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TARTAN 1997 • COVENANT COLLEGE

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Covenant College Student Publications

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'When we arrived at Covenant this fait,
we had many adjustments to maf^e. A new
school year is always afresh start in many
ways, and this year has been one of editing
transition for ait of us.

J or the freshmen, college life was a new
e?q>erience altogether. Jrom the 8 A.M. jog
in the fog to class to finding a date for
%ilter to sampling A%A's gourmet menu in
the QreafHall, all of us could relate to the
appetent in coming class very well.

Those of us who returned to Covenant
eager to start another year realized Cov-
enant was going to be a little different, and
at first we wondered what to thinly There
were almost a hundred more students, and
the impact could be felt everywhere. 'Every-
one grew accustomed to standing in long
lines in the QreatfHaCl, and we pacl^ed into
Carter, founders, and the apartments with
no room to spare. Community drew us
together.

The barely finished Mills science building
was something we'd been watching and
waiting for. Leaving behind the basement
of Carter 'Hall or the second floor of Barnes
Qym, the science, math, and computer fac-
ulty and students finally realized their

Tr&ftsikwft

With the completion of Mills hall in late August
students and faculty of chemistry, biology, physics,
psychology, and computer science were eager to
begin classes in the new facility. Photo by Jen Shaw

Tii

Transition

Carter hall has remained a constant
on Covenant's changing campus.

Photo by Jen Sham

Opening/ Theme

dreams of having adequate room and accou-
terment for classes and offices and even ar-
eas for student andfacutty interaction.

'With the new Mills computer tabs, we all
had our own e-mail and access to the
Internet. It seemed Covenant was beginning
to catch up with the rest of the world. Hihe
computer tabs were the place to be, though
that sometimes meant waiting in line. And
at long last, we all had our own mailboxes in
the new mail room. T^he excitement at the
beginning and throughout the year was con-
tagious.

Respite all this growth and advancement,
Covenant has remained the same place we
/(now and love. Most of us chose Covenant
because of the long-time commitment to a
Christ-centered approach to education and
life. We believe that all of life is to be lived
in Christ who has entrusted it to us for a time.
In a constantly changing, fast-paced world,
where the transitions of life often leave no
room for traditions of the past, Covenant has
sought to remain faithful, and the founda-
tional principle that "in all things... Christ
pre-eminent, " has proven true.

By Kim Collins

Seniors Joel Doerfel and Kay Bratcher enjoy a quick
chat having learned that the library doesn't have to be all

work and no play. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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SECTION COMPILED BY JILL MULLINS
ARTICLE BY TIM MARSHALL

Student Life... an oxy-
moron you say? Surpris
ingly enough, students do
manage to find an occasional re-
prieve from the heavy demands of col-
lege life (some maybe a little too often).
One can only take so many late nights
of writing papers and last minute cram-
ming. Soon the need for diversion be-
comes a necessity, whether organized
or innovative. Stoplight Cafe provides
students with a casual atmosphere in
which to demonstrate their musical abili-
ties. C.A.B. constantly comes up with
some things to do, be it a movie night or
a concert by Harrod and Funck. Of
course, there is always the option of sit-
ting back and watching a video with
some friends; and if that doesn't suit

your fancy, you can al-
ways "roam the halls" to
see what (adventure) might
turn up. If you feel like you "just
need to get away," then you might try
the Bubba Fest; and, a trip to Atlanta
always proves to be an enjoyable
weekend excursion. For those who
choose to stick around Chattanooga,
there is plenty to do, and for the col-
lege student with minimal income, the
dollar-fifty theater is a cheap source
of entertainment. Greyfriar's also pro-
vides a new alternative to the local cof-
fee shops, but Rembrandt's will always
be a favorite among Covenant stu-
dents. All in all, one is never at a loss
for things to do when the pressure of
school becomes to much to bear.

Cruising the net. Katie Voigt and Kim
Rollins explore the web. For the first time
this year, all students were given an e-
mail account. People sending messages
back and forth, exploring the internet, and
just writing papers kept the new Mills

computer lab full. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Intermission. Helene and Rob Vaughn enjoy
a few minutes between speakers at the aca-
demic symposium. Classes were cancelled
on Friday, October 25th to allow students to

hear the lectures. Photo by Lane Brown Taylor

Transforming Covenant.

Mills Hall is a tremendous
step up from the Carter
basement which previously
was the center of Covenant's
scientific study. The new fa-
cilities enable students to
better learn and experiment.

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Mad scientist? No, it's An-
gela Ficca observing her lat-
est experiment. The Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Psychol-
ogy, Mathematics, and
Computer Sciences depart-
ments greatly benefit from
the new laboratories in Mills

Hall. Photo by Lane Brown Taylor

On i >ent Life

compiled by ROBERT UTHLAUT

Milts 9-(atfj an academic and aesthetic

monument, opens its doors amid

a flurry of elaborate activity

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MILLS HALL

Despite delays, Mills Hall was open for use when stu-
dents arrived this fall. The completion of Covenant's new
science building was scheduled for June 1, but due to a
wide number of difficulties the building was not finished
until July 24.

Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology and Com-
puter Science all share
the new facility. Com-
plete with a student
lounge and various
study spots, all Cov-
enant students can
make use of the new
space.

The new building
has had a profound im-
pact on the look and feel of the campus.

"Until Mills Hall was built we really didn't have
an academic presence on campus," said Presi-
dent Brock. "It completely transforms the ap
pearance and the feel of the campus."

Professor Philip Johnson, a noted au
thor and law professor at the Univer-
sity of California at Berkeley, will
be speaking at the dedication for
Mills Hall on October 24. Johnson's
address will mark the beginning of two
days of festivities commemorating the dedi-
cation of Covenant College's new academic
science facility, Mills Hall.

was built we

really didn't have

an academic

presence on

campus."

President Brock

Johnson is a prominent speaker on issues concerning
modern intellectual and academic culture.

The formal dedication ceremony will occur during
chapel on Friday, October 25. The speakers will be Dr.
Kathy Thiessen, an alumnus of Covenant who now has
her doctorate in biology; Covenant professor of science

Ray Dameron; and
Covenant Board of
Trustees Chairman
Joel Belz, who is also
a Covenant alumnus.
They will be express-
ing their thanks for
the building and will
comment on what it
means to the science
program at Covenant.

The students will be participating in a responsive
litany of dedication in this ceremony.

Friday afternoon there will be an academic
symposium with Dr. Kenneth Howell, Dr.
Jitse van der Meer and Covenant profes-
sor of science Dr. Donald Petcher.
Following their presentations,
there will be a panel discussion with
all three speakers and Professor
Johnson. The panel will be moderated by
Professor Henry F. Schaefer, a chemistry pro-
fessor at the University of Georgia and member
of Covenant's Board of Trustees.

Mills Hall

by JENNY JOHNSON

"Excitement builds as %!As,
student leaders, and

freshmen flan and prepare
for the year ahead.

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Fall semester of 1996 was filled with many mile-
stones for the Covenant community. Exciting
changes included the fully equipped Mills Science
building, the spacious new mailroom in Carter
Hall, and most noteworthy of all was the 10.8 %
increase in the stu-
dent body. In order
to prepare for the
students the faculty
and staff gathered
for a week in ad-
vance to brace them-
selves for the unexpected.

Student leaders were trained for the semester
at the Leadership Conference. They met with
President Brock and Dean of Students, Scott
Raymond, to be introduced to Covenant's
vision, as well as oriented to the in's
out's of the school. Only the impor
tant issues were covered such as
where to find coloring supplies
for posters and how to fill out
requisition forms. Student leaders
learned about their vital roles in con-
tributing to the maintenance of harmony
and growth of the community by setting ex
amples as followers of Christ.

Meanwhile, the Resident Assistants (RA's) went
under rigorous training to be in top shape for the

"Orientation
seemed a lot
like camp."

Josh Hinman

arriving students. Kat Gulick and Jonathan and
Suzi Entrekin (new RD's of Carter Hall) mercilessly
pushed the new RA's into top notch assistants. The
RA's were drilled in skills of broom twirling, tell-
ing embarrassing experiences and learning to

mingle, mingle,
mingle. They were
tested in first-aid,
team work and
how to disguise
odors from a well-
worn-plaid-shirt.
Night after night they decorated their halls, prayed
for their hallmates, and wondered about the awe-
some things that God would bring about in the
next semester.

Finally ready or not, the students arrived.
An orientation week filled with memo-
rable events was under way with the
induction of the freshmen. Satur-
day, one by one, the cars rolled
in filled with precious posses-
sions. The freshmen, with eager
and somewhat anxious faces, moved in
with the help of student leaders and the
soccer players. From the onset of the semes-
ter the RA's and student leaders demonstrated
servants' hearts and enthusiasm for the individual
new additions to Covenant College.

S tudent Life

Hard at work. . .

Rob Peck helps the ladies move in and rear-
range furniture to make their room unique.

Photo by Debbie Marshall.

The walls came tumbling down. . .

for the RA's who experienced a week of
bonding and breaking down the barri-
ers between them. Marty Marquis is
challenged to get over the wall "para-
lyzed," but learned that even that was
possible with the help of others. Photo

by Kathleen Gulick

Hello Mother, Hello
Father, Here I am
at. . .
Covenant College.

Janna Levi just
settled cozily in her
new dorm room and
is ready to write
home about it. Photo

by Jenn Shaw

Making a hit list. . .

Ryan Steinbrecher,
Stephanie Schneider,
and Rachel Powell plot
against those who cut
in line. Registration
can be a long, tiring
process; thank good-
ness it's only once a

Semester. Photo by Jenn
Shaw

Already in the swing of
things,

the Tartan staff came
back early to get a head
start. Club leaders re-
turned for the Student
Leadership Conference
the week before

began. Photo by Debbie
Marshall

Beginning of the Year
11

In the Holy Land. . . Corrie
Blankenbeckler and friends are blown
away by the mountain top experience on
Masada in Israel. They studied the his-
tory of the Jews and of the area as well
as Islamic thought and the modern
Middle East.

Scot in Scotland. . . John Huisman travels
to the scenic Scottish highlands as one of
the many sites that students abroad have the
opportunity to experience. As part of the
group at Oxford University, students immerse
themselves in Renaissance studies and Euro-
pean culture.

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On the shores of silver
lakes. Justice Litle, Grace
Sukhia, and Joel Wells jour-
ney to the highlands of Scot-
land. Prior to the beginning
of classes, some of the Ox-
ford group spent two weeks
backpacking through the
highlands and exploring the
city of Edinborough.

Q tudent Lin-:

Czech it out. . . Andrew Han-
singer, Darren Hawk, Andy
Milfette, Joel Knutson, Sam
White, Rob Simmons, Justice
Litle, Matt Monahan, Josh Green,
Karen Bennett, Francesca
Kellogg, Rachel Whitehead,
MicheTe Hardeman, Sarah Ellison,
Tiffany Robeson, and Rachel Bode
spent the semester studying in
the Czech Republic.

Comfort and style all
in one. During his so-
journ in the Middle
East, Micah Sprunger
hails an alternative
mode of transporta-
tion. The group involved
in the semester long
study traveled to Egypt,
Jordan, and Syria over
Fall Break.

by MIKE HARDIE

Lands of enchantment ivitfi
countCess adventures azvait...
and these are required courses?

More Tl^ajft" Travel

CROSS-CULTURAL PROGRAM

Dear Tartan,

In regard to this past year: I don't think I've ever eaten
so many Slush Puppies, made so many decisions, owned
so many ties, or have been so grateful for the view of the
hills from the northwest side of Carter Hall.

I often think I have
a strange, yet joyful job
— sending Covenant
students away from
campus for the purpose
of furthering their
learning. I've had the
privilege of being with

several groups of students while we were traveling,
and it is sometimes too funny and sometimes
slightly overpowering to watch them make
connections, make mistakes, learn what
it means to live unselfishly, and learn
to listen to the moment, whether
that means absolutely, without any
question, hearing and listening to an-
other, or being open to the possibility of
miracle, or mentally recording the silence and

random sounds of a particular moment in time.

These are some of the moments I will carry with me:
thinking I was about to be arrested by Czech police for
parking in the wrong place, laughing in the subways of

New York City, being
in Starbucks and real-
izing that we'd been
eating their donated
pastries all week long
at the Bowery Mission,
experiencing extreme
exhaustion with Matt
and Karen in Prague when we couldn't find our hotel,
being forced by Amy Riley to drink the next-to-
last glass of orange juice, watching and pray-
ing for and almost laughing at people on
their first airplane flights, and singing
with and for the men of the Bowery
Mission.
Gotta run, I've got a Slush Puppie cold
headache. Have a great summer.

Ciao!

Cross-cultural Program
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HE SAID, SHE SAID

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forgotten as tfie skin-dig began.

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KILTER NIGHT

HIS:

"It was alright, I reckon."

The anticipation of the evening turned me into a
seething bundle of nerves, but the news of a free
T-shirt made the stress overload worth while.
When we arrived, the weather inside was hot, but
sticky — perfect for getting corn-on-the-cob
wedged beneath my molars and barbeque sauce
permanently lodged under my fingernails. This
revelry created the ambiance essential to our theme
for the night: The Hee Haw Hoe-Down. After I
scarfed all the grub, the shin-dig was ready to be-
gin. Grandpappy busted out the phonograph and
cranked up the non-
stop Macarena until
the cows came
home, and that was
just the beginning.
We rednecks, cow-
boys, Southern
belles, Indians and
various other forms

of riff-raff formed disjointed echelons, and the line
dancing ascended to a frenzy. The zenith of the
gala culminated as Grandpappy did his best John
Travolta impression for us; in my mind, this
will always remain the day that I learned
what dancing truly is. In the melee, I lost
track of my date somehow (or maybe
she lost track of me), but I didn't
fret for too long, for there were
plenty of abandoned dates to
choose from. Overall, the ex-
perience was alright, I reckon, al-
though Dr. K might not agree with
the whole concept, but, hey, it was free.

"The o darn

flannel shirt

made

me itch."

Matt Lindlev

HERS:

"Aaahhhhhh!"

Anew semester at Covenant started off with a bang
and before we girls knew it, we were hit with the
BIG QUESTION again: Who am I going to ask to
Kilter and why do I have to be put through this so
soon?

The so-called significance of this event in relation
to girls and their dilemma of indecision is yet to be
discovered. But decisions were made and what
began as a jolly Hee Haw Hoe-Down in the Great
Hall was "native-ly" invaded by savages and
turned into an Indian powwow. Both sides were

equally motivated
to conquer ARA
barbeque chicken
and battle it out on
the dance floor.
After all it was the
Indians that in-
vented the
Macarena, wasn't
it? And if it wasn't for them how would the cow-
boys, saloon girls, and sheriffs have ever gained
their reputation?

As the evening passed, peace availed and ev-
eryone grabbed their partners, swung them
around, kicked 'em in the knees and
threw 'em on the ground.

By: Greg Thompson, Bob
Wiegers, Michelle Seda, and
Nancy Young

Q jj dent Life

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Albert Leavengood and Amanda Levi (at-
tempting) sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-IM-G
These two are starting the night out right
with a little pre-Kilter fun. Photo by Jenn Shan

Jesse James or Jesse Montgomery?

Aaron Tolson, Joel Doerfel, and Jesse
Montgomery stake their claim. Students
put their minds to work and come up
with creative attire appropriate for the

evening. Photo by Jenn Shaw

that ma's
cuzin?

Naw, that's Greg
Thompson! What
in tarnation is he
doin'? Oh, he's at
that new fangled
Kilter dance. Photo

by Jenn Sham

What makes the
white man red? Kil-
ter.

In the spirit of the Old
West's cowboys versus
Indians, these students
added their own cre-
ative flare to the coun-
try hoe down. Photo by
Jenn Shan

Anna Lins and Tabitha Ellis
harness their "honeys" Thomas
Ellis and Tim Marshall.

Kilter, the traditional Sadie Hawkins
type dance, falls early in the semes-
ter. Photo by Dianna Pohl

Kilter
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The Cast

Charles

Sam 'Hettinger

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Xjirstin 'Bentson

■I Ivira

Shannon Carraher

'Madame Arcati

T.Cisabeth "Barfer

'Edith

Qrace White

Dr. 'Bradmat

John Traver

Mrs. "Bradman

Lisa Sperow

'Production Staff

'Director

Jessica 'Watttis

Mal(e-up

Xjirstin 'Bentson

Stage Manager

'Tim %.. Larson

House Management

Sarah 'Bar/(er

Assistant Stage Manager

Laura Mehne

'Program

John Burf(e

Set Construction

Shauna deBoer
Tim !A. Larson
Laura Mehne

Construction Crew

Shannon Carraher
Carolyn Hodgson
Christie Hull

Lighting and Sound

Jeremy

Jon Larson

Deutschmann

Jessica Waffis

Traneisco "Wes

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Cast:

Back row: Kjirstin Bentson,
Laura Mehne, Jessica
Wallis, Shannon Carraher,
Lisa Sperow, Grace White,
Elisabeth Barker
Front row: Tim A. Larson,
Sam Hettinger, John
Traver, Jon Larson Photo by

Andy Montgomery

^ tudent Life

"You mean you can't see
her?" The ghost of Elvira
had to be invisible to Ruth.
This made Kjirstin Bent-
son's role much more diffi-
cult to play. Photo by A.idy
Montgomery

Charles tells Ruth all
about his first wife
Elvira. This lets the audi-
ence in on Elvira's charac-
ter before she makes her

entrance. Photo by Andy Mont-
gomery

by JESSICA WALLIS

A fiCLuntingty pfienomenaC production
By a spirited cast

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FALL PLAY

During the fall semester, the Mine Shaft Players,
Covenant's drama club, presented Noel Coward's Blithe
Spirit.

A bit about the play:
it is a comedy about
Charles Condomine, a
well-to-do author of
mystery novels. In or-
der to find out more
about the subject of
his upcoming novel

(the main character of which is to be a homicidal
medium), he invites a medium, Madame Arcati,
to his house for a party with his wife, Ruth,
and a couple guests. Charles, of course,
doesn't believe in any of this. He
merely wants to do some re-
search; but in the process, he
gets much more than he bargains for.

During a seance, Charles' first wife
Elvira, is accidentally brought back from the
dead, and must stay, seemingly indefinitely, in
the house with Charles and Ruth. The situation is

of course conducive to many interesting twists and turns.

This play is dubbed "an improbable farce." I am not

entirely sure if this is true. I know as a Christian that the

occult is nothing to be
tampered with, and
however improbable
Noel Coward thought
the situation was, he
teaches us quite a les-
son through it. He dis-
plays the view that
most of our society holds about the occult: there is no
harm in dabbling with it.

Charles Condomine's flippant attitude toward
the spirit world ends disastrously for him, but
we are able to laugh at it. It's fictional. In
real life, however, there would be noth-
ing funny about it. I also hope that you
consider how lightly the occult is taken in
our culture, so that you won't make the same
mistake that both the main character and the au-
thor of the play do.

Fall Play

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by JENNA STOWE

Months of preparation go into
malting three evenings of food
and fanfare one of Covenant's
finest traditions.

Y€ #ld« Madrigal

Chri*fctna* Ffafteg'

Picture this. It is August, and a new semester at
Covenant is beginning. While the average student
is getting settled in, the sixteen Madrigal singers
begin practicing during class three times a week
for Madrigals. Dr. Hamm has already prepared
the selection of melodies for the singers to perform,
and the dedicated singers start memorizing both
the notes and the
words. They con-
tinue to practice
throughout the fall
semester and fes-
tively decorate the
Great Hall the night
before the dinners.

Meanwhile, the
Brass Choir begins

practicing a month and a half before Madrigals.
The Choir consists of three trombones, four trum-
pets, four baritones, and one French horn. Dr.
Monroe instructs the class three hours a week
in preparation for the biggest event in which
the Choir takes part.

It is now the middle of November.
A sign is posted explaining the vari-
ous job opportunities for students
to "wench," as I know the
money will come in handy
around Christmas. Dr. Hamm
chooses the "wenches," and sixteen
girls "wenched" all three nights of
Madrigals. This involves taking care of
three tables, each with a medley of Cov

"I loved every-
thing about it -
the food, the
cotumes, the
music, every-
thing!"
Beth Duke

enant students and people from off the mountain.
The most important thing a "wench" can do is get
down the timing of the seven-course meal.

The "wench's" job is made possible by the in-
credible kitchen staff working behind the scenes.
About thirty people work for A.R. A. during the din-
ners. The students have fun working together and

stacking the food
on metal trays for
the "wenches" to
serve. The meal is
fully prepared be-
fore the Lord and
Lady of the
Manor invite the
noble lords and
beauteous ladies
to the table.

It is now December 5th, and the Great Hall has
been transformed into a candle-lit haven. The fire
is crackling, and the "wenches" are serving
wassail as the guests enter the Manor. Ev-
eryone looks exquisite, and a feeling of
contentment settles in the air. The mes-
sage of Christmas is portrayed
through the Madrigal singers, and
two jesters provoke laughter
and interaction with the guests.
The unquenchable love of God is
exemplified in a meaningful way for
both guests and the servers of this Cov-
enant ritual.

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Ladies in red...

Skye Parrish, Myriam Jones, and Rachel Tilley
dressed in complete Renaissance garb. Mad-
rigals is a famous annual holiday tradition that
takes months of preparation. Photo by Emily

McCampbell

You can count on it...

Ashley Wykoff and Paul Counts are hav-
ing a night of fun and laughs. The Mad-
rigal dinners not only draw Covenant stu-
dents, faculty, and staff, but also people
from the Chattanooga area and friends

and family from home. Photo by Kathy Sher-
bon

Taking Madrigals to
new heights.

Matt Kickasola hangs
a banner made by Mrs.
Doreen Kellogg. The
Madrigal performers
not only sing, but also
help set up and deco-
rate before the dinner.

Photo by Myriam Jones

Those wenches...

taking a break from serving
the delicious seven course
Madrigal's meal. Serving is
always a challenge especially
when the anxiously awaited
rum-soaked flaming pudding is

brought OUt. Photo by Sam White

True Scots...

The Farquhar clan wear their
traditional kilts to Madrigals.
Getting ready for the night is
half the fun of the evening. Photo

by Myriam Jones

Madrigals
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On the shores of the Emerald Isle,

freshman Andrew Hobbs gratefully ac-
cepts the moment of rest. During the
week-long venture, the 9 member team
engaged in days filled with youth clubs,
door-to-door evangelism, and Irish culture.

Photo by Carolyn Hubbard

The Jamaican team
takes a break from
learning sign language.

Working with the Carib-
bean Christian Center for
the Deaf, team members
worked on building struc-
tures as well as relation-
ships. Photo by Stephen Scott

Among young Peruvi-
ans, Deborah Spirito-
santo disengages from
work and promptly en-
gages the affections of the
orphan children. The Cov-
enant students worked in
the village of Huanta, par-
ticipating in street out-
reach . Photo by Teresa White

With a few anxieties, Beth
Owens, David Franklin, Sarah
VonHof, Tabitha Ellis, Amy Camp-
bell, Jeff Bryson, and Barb
Schreur spend a few moments in
a park in order to prepare for their
stay at LArche. the simplicity of
life in the L'Arche community em-
phasized relationships of total, un-
conditional acceptance. Photo by
anonymous bystander

compiled by Greta Erickson

Various groups of Covenant students

spend Spring Qreakjno deling Christ s

love to a host of people.

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BREAK ON IMPACT

Break on Impact is an alternative Spring Break pro-
gram at Covenant seeking to involve students, faculty,
and staff in volunteer service and experiential learning
projects. The program involves students at a hands-on
level with different cultures and with different needs for
the sake of helping others and identifying with the prob-
lems that exist in our world, locally and internationally.
The hope is that the people visited have a felt need met
and that the student s
gain a new and fuller
perspective on what
life is all about. Break
on Impact often
creates the initial spark
that allows students to
catch a vision for vol-
unteering services and
becoming involved
with ministries for the

rest of their lives. This vision and hope is integral to
the educational philosophy of Covenant College.

This year, students will be traveling to six
different places. 1) L'Arche Community
in Mobile, Alabama; this is a community
for people with mental handicaps.
Students spend the week assisting
around the homes in various
needed capacities and simply spend
time with the residents. 2) The Bowery
Mission in New York City; this is a full
orbed ministry to homeless people including
a detox program and discipleship where students

spend the week ministering and witnessing. 3) Huanta,
Peru; this is the hometown of the Shining Path Guerrilla
Movement. Students will be working with children in
an orphanage there and doing street out-reach. 4)
Dundrum, Northern Ireland; students will be working
with a reconciliation ministry between Protestants and
Catholics. They will also be doing door-to-door evange-
lism in Catholic, communities. 5) London City Mission

in London, England;
also a full-orbed min-
istry to the homeless,
where students will
help in various ca-
pacities as well as do-
ing street outreach.
6) Caribbean Chris-
tian Center for the
Deaf in Jamaica; stu-
dents will mainly be
involved in a construction project, but will also have
time for fellowship with the children.

Break on Impact gives students the opportu-
nity to travel with the intent of spending time
with people from a different culture. Help
is given to those in need with the re-
sult of the students being helped in
return. Learning from the various
people in other cultures, enjoying their
similarities and differences, and sharing
the gospel of Jesus Christ in a real manner
also add to the total experience. All occurs in a
week and yet remains for a lifetime.

Break On Impact
♦ 21

by JEREMY ROERDINK

"food, Jun, Music, and ' more-w 'fiat
else can we asf(jor?"

^i- Year t© F®ctft*tftb*T

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD

C.A.B., 1996 and 1997, has been described as one
of the best and most successful years ever. Record
crowds were recorded as students came out to at-
tend as many events as possible. The work was
led by chairman, Jeremy Roerdink, who lead the
team of seven ambi-
tious students. All of
them working to-
gether brought the
students events that
will be remembered
for a long time. Most
remembered will be

the Acoustic Concert Series that featured some of the
biggest names in Contemporary Christian Mu-
sic. The events for Fall 1996 were Pool Party
with Belly Flop Contest, followed by the
great classic movie Indiana Jones and the
Last Crusade . The traditional Skate
Night was held and enjoyed as
the theme was TV show /movie
star impersonations. Kilter night
featured the HEE-HAW HOE
DOWN. School Art Display featured stu
dents' art on display in the new mailroom.

"We got to act
like kids again,
being silly and
having fun even

during the
busiest times."

Janna Levi

Movie Night was a smash with nearly 400 gather-
ing in the Carter Circle to watch TOP GUN and PHE-
NOMENON. Concert: The Canadian rock group,
THE KRY performed some of their greatest songs
while being, "unplugged." Blink Night: Ham-
burger, fries and
coke were just
$1.50. Concert:
Nearly 600 came
to see the Cov-
enant favorite,
Harrod and Funck,
while Covenant
alumni Jen Daniels opened. Over 700 packed the
chapel from all over Chattanooga as word got out
over the airwaves of 102.7 that WES KING was
in town. It was great for all to see, as Wes
King was welcomed back to Covenant
and arrangements were made to
have him sponsor Covenant Col-
lege in his upcoming tour. Exam
Cram ended the semester with the
famous cartoon classic, Disney's
Mickey's Christmas Carol.

.S '' 1 "I'M' Ln-'i r

FIRE!

This art exhibit in the Carter mailroom was
so hot it set the fire alarm off! Oh- wait, that
was the cotton candy machine. Photo by Andy

Montgomery

The stars came out

at Skate Night when Covenant students
dressed up as their favorite TV and

movie Characters. Photo by Jenn Shaw

>*>>

Don't Kry for us —

The Kry was only one
of several concerts
sponsored by CAB.
Others included
Harrod and Funck
and Wes King. Photo

by Cannon Kirby

What a flop!

The judges were ob-
viously not impressed
by that jump, but
these contestants
anxiously await their
chance to make a
better splash at the
CAB belly flop con-
test. Photo by Jenn
Shaw

1996-97 Campus Activities Board

Michelle Seda, Rob Simmons, Jeremy
Roerdink, Jennifer Yarnell, Holly Brady,
Sarah Ellison, and Brandon Justice

Photo by Jenn Shaw

Fall C.A.B.
23

Culture House. These two were part
of the group from Kansas City whose
Christian pop/rock and dramatic dance
was the highlight of spring's fine art
week. The group has toured nationally
with famous Christian musicians and the

Young Messiah tour. Photo by Nellie Vaughn

It's pouring CANDY out here! Charlotte
Crane shields herself with a pillow from the
candy thrown out during the movie night.
Crowds gathered on the Carter lawn to watch

Space Jam. Photo by Jennifer Shan

After the fight. Kim Col-
lins, Jenn Collins, Steve
Rowe, Jessica LaRose, and
Justin Miller call a truce af-
ter the freshman versus
sophomore paintball war.
Covenant College opens its
own paintball facilities in

Summer Of 1 997. Photo by
Jill Mullins

^ tudent Life

On the Big Screen. Katie
Hohenberger and John
Sweet enjoy dinner and a
movie at "Cafe Hollywood".
CAB sponsored the show-
ing of the hit movie
Indepence Day in the Great

Hall. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Concert Crazy! Sarah
Masen is one of the many
performers that CAB
stages. Covenant's Jupiter
Road opened for this Dove
award nominee in the Great

Hall in February. Photo by Jer-
emy Roerdink

by JEREMY ROERDINK

Covenant springs into excitement
witfi a plethora of fun CA*B events

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD

Spring 1997:

Cafe Hollywood kicked off the semester in style as the
blockbuster show, Independence Day, was shown in the
Great Hall during dinner.

Concert: New
upcoming sensa-
tion Sarah Masen
made an appear-
ance at the Cov-
enant scene. She
and the band were
truly an enjoyment

to listen to as they glorified the beauty of God, en-
couraging us all.

First Annual Paintball Classic was the
name of the show-down between Carter
and Founders.

Talent Show was a great deal of
fun for all with some pretty weird
acts taking the stage.

Spring Banquet was enjoyed as the
Southern Belle took all down the mighty Ten
nessee River.

Phil Keaggy and Randy Stonehill played before a sold

out chapel and rocked Covenant College as only Randy

and Phil know how to. A night never to be forgotten,

and written down in the

history books.

The Fine Arts Week
was a hit, and featured
help from the Chatta-
nooga Symphony.

Strobe Light Volleyball
and the Scavenger Hunt
was all the fun anyone needed from the CAB fun and
games department.

Movie night ended the year in style as Space
Jam and Daylight were the major attraction.
The year has definitely been one to
remember with so many great events.
All who helped were greatly appre-
ciated, as JerDog Productions , (the name
given by those closest to Jeremy Roerdink).
made this the year that Covenant College will
never forget!

. Spring CAB

* 25

by LAURIS VIDAL

A cfiance to get away...
A time to worf^and pCay

(tiiut arid e/fb€>ut>

Lupi's anyone!?! Sounds like an offer to play that
new game from Playskool or maybe it's the name
of that New Age girl that I met in Atlanta. No, that's
the name of one of the many Covenanteer (pioneer
mixed with Covenanter, clever!) places of
springtide retreat. Covenanteers find many inlets
of recluse and festivity. Some find these in the vi-
vacious downtown
life; while others
seek a more mellow,
yet perhaps more sa-
tiating voyage into
the wilderness sur-
rounding our col-
lege.

The city offers an
entree of "cultured

events" and the usual weekend undertakings. For
those with a more refined palate, the Tivoli serves
a venue for acts such as famous violinists to
Nanci Griffith. Next, the gourmands go to
one of the fine eateries maybe in the Bluff
View District, and then on to support
ing our fellow Covenanteers at
Greyfriar's. This is largely ca
tered for the guy-impressing-
girl-type date night or those
groups who enjoy cultured excur-
sions. The common Covenanteer

however, is found in any of the coffeehouses or
Friday's-type restaurants that give students a good
food high until they hit the cold shower of ARA.
Afterwards they hit Hamilton Place, maybe Barnes
and Noble or a good movie to improve and broaden
their friendships during the long, nauseating drive.
The other stock of Covenanteer can be found

with their friends
opening inlets of
the soul frolicking
by Little River
Canyon or little
hidden sunflower
field - places that
birth curiosity.
One may find an
old abandoned
house veiled in vines which evokes lines of poetry
where a candlelight reading and tea offer conti-
nental breakfast for the soul. This Covenanteer
is often found with his hallmates chopping
down trees and setting up camp on a Fri-
day night.

In the plethora of creative week-
end activities available, one will
find a constituency of Cov-
enanteers reshaping the charm
of weekend enjoyment.

'You can always

see friends at

the favorite

Covenant hang
outs all over

Chattanooga."

Charitv Throener^

Student Life

Above and beyond the call of being a stu-
dent, Sarah Baker spends some of her free
time working for Admissions. Many students
have part-time jobs to help pay for tuition or
to earn extra spending money. Photo by Nancy

Young

Shining bright in the shadows of the
Walnut Street Bridge, Summer Ray
and Marty Marquis share their souls with
the Kudzu crowd. The Kudzu Festival is
a celebration of music, spirituality, and
the Southern Underground. Photo by Can-
non Kirby

nquility,
David Kaufmann. Adven-
turing in the Great Out-
doors, it's the thing to do
on scenic Lookout Moun-
tain. Some of the most
memorable breaks are
spent camping and back-
packing. Photo by Daniel Baker

Hoping to make a strike
on their mystery date,

Daniel McKinney, Josh
Hager, Kurt Halvorson, and
Anthony Tucker end up in
the gutter. It must have
been the wife beaters! Photo

by Jill Mullins.

Caught campaigning, Cov-
enant students Clint Ball,
Joe Kaufmann, Corrie
Rantal, Kathryn Voight,
Debbie Marshall, and Sum-
mer Ray display their con-
cern and support in local,
state, and national govern-
ment, taking advantage of
the Student Senate election

Shuttle to the polls. Photo by
Nancy Young

Out and About

•The Cast

•J-lennj Higgins

'Eliza 'Doolittle

Colonel ''Pickering

ALfred Doolittle

•Mrs. 'Higgins

•f redely 'E\jns ford-Hill

Clara Eynsford-Hill

Mrs. Eynsford-Hill

Mrs. 'Pearce

1st 'Bystander/Constable

2nd 'Bystander /Constable

•Parlormaid

'Taxjman

•Bill Higgins
Jessica VJallis
•Thomas Andreas
'John Traver
•Elisabeth 'Barker
Paul 'Dreher
Qrace White
'Beth Duke
Megan VanderHart
Michael 'D. Walters
Tim A. Larson
Jeannette Di'Bernardo
Sam Hettinger

•Production Staff

'Director/Producer Jessica Wallis
Stage Manager Laura Mehne
Stage Creio %im 'Elmer

Sarai llssery-Perez
Sharon 'Davis
Jolene Moore
Jon Larson
Tim :1. Larson
Lighting & Sound Jrancisco "West

Costumes

House Mgmt

Jeremy 'Deutschmann
Matt Luchenbill
'Tammy Higgins
Megan 'Vander'Hart
Jeannette Di'Bernardo
Sarah Barker
i\mu Hudson
-Kara Qriffith

Cast members pass the
time backstage. Cast and

crew put in hours of work
together everyday for sev-
eral weeks to put on a pro-
duction. Many new friend-
ships were made during

this time. Photo by Andy Mont-
gomery

.S tudknt Liff

The characters first
meet here on a street
corner in the rain. Little
do they know that this poor
flower girl will one day soon
pass for a duchess. Photo

by Andy Montgomery

"Think of gold and taxis
and diamonds!" Higgins
tempts Eliza to stay with
him for an experiment in
phonetics. Photo by Andy
Montgomery

by JESSICA WALLIS

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SPRING PLAY

"Pygmalion," by Bernard Shaw, better known in its speech for her, at the bet of Higgins' friend and partner,
musical version, "My Fair Lady" is a light-hearted look Colonel Pickering. Higgins wins his bet, but has little

at some very im-
portant social is-
sues. The title is
taken from the
Greek myth about
"Pygmalion," a
sculptor that at-
tempts to sculpt the

perfect woman. The sculpture's name is
Galatea.

The story is about a cockney flower
girl named Eliza Doolittle. The
professor of phonetics, Henry Hig-
gins, attempts to create a new
woman out of Eliza by creating a new

regard for his creation.
Eliza has become a fine
lady, but because of her
new social standing, has
lost her independence.
The only thing that she
can do to support herself
is marry her foolish,
young suitor, Freddy Eynsford-Hill.

Much has changed since it was first writ-
ten, but "Pygmalion" has proved to be
timeless. It still teaches important les-
sons about the social class system, a
woman's independence, and the beauty
of language.

Spring Play
29

b y

JEANNE

FAUCHEUX

'Time off from scfiooi is
something we always
toothed forward to.

J5r«a]^ ^*/a<f

Breaks come to Covenant students like oases in
the desert of academia. They mark time like mile-
stones on an arduous journey. They lie like placid
valleys between peaks of rugged wilderness toil.
Our breaks which arrive in the fall and spring, for
Thanksgiving and Christmas and ultimately for the
summer, are quiet is-
lands in an ocean of
activity and scholas-
tic pursuit.

The majority of
hardworking Cov-
enant students see
these times as
chances to rest and
relax. Going home, we get to do all the laundry
that had piled up in our closet over the semester.
Or perhaps the aroma of Mom's cooking draws
us homeward. Old friends and memories
await the homesick or out-of-touch. And of
course, there is all that time to sleep
sleep, sleep.

For many of us, jobs await and
breaks end up being more stress
than school had been. Plans for
fun and relaxation often yield to
financial pressures. For others of
us, who tend to vegetate at every
given opportunity, breaks become black
holes of inactivity - where the lazy grow la

"Disney

World was a

blast!"

Women's

Basketball

Team

.S tudent Life

zier. Many of us seek to enjoy our liberties, revel-
ling in the fact that we are not bound to the much
debated "standards of conduct" during our time
away.

In this episode of endless possibility many Scots
create some of our most lasting memories. Sponta-
neous roadtrips
lead us to thrilling
destinations such
as snowy moun-
tain peaks, tropi-
cal beaches, and
mysterious cities.
Friends bond and
understanding ex-
pands, as God is sought outside the context of the
Covenant campus. We have hitchhiked,
mountainbiked, snowboarded, windsurfed, and
even danced and sung our ways across the
country and the globe. Break on Impact and
Choir tour lead many to experiences of
leadership and service. For a select few,
the time away from school gives
them the chance to really get
crazy and get married. Weddings
abound.

All in all, though academic life at

Covenant College is an adventure in

itself, few can resist the siren-song of the

break. One professor called it, "the pause

that refreshes." In other words, "party time!"

Tasting the fruits of ther labor,

Rinnie Meiners and Kimberly
Moore relax after a day of straw-
berry picking in. ..Annapolis.
Students often try to keep in
touch and spend time together
over the summer months. Photo by
Linda Moore

"M4-C- See ya real soon!"

Tonielle Adams, Pam Lucas and Mary
Webb spend a magical day of their
fall break at MGM Studios in Walt
Disney World. Photo by

» ==:

Andy takes
cramming

amidst

exams and
packing
for
breaks.

Photo by Can-
non Kirby

Action Jackson, Joshua
Caleb Green the First,
Mark the wild man
Jenkins, and Dave
Yegeshi (sp?) on their

Like these guys,
lots of friends
spend time on the
water or at the beach
instead of going
home for breaks.

Photo by Nancy Young

Can you dig it?

Maria Deutchmann, Risa San
Kawa, and Heather Erickson
on an archeological excur-
sion in Jordan. Photo by Tammy
Harman

Breaks

Twisting the night away... Robin Ar-
lington and John Ohanian show off the
dancing skilla they learned from Mom
and Dad. After the rain stopped the deck
was a great place to get away from the
crowded dance floor for some fun and

fresh air. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Taking time out for a cup of coffee and a
little romance, Albert Leavengood and Karen
Richter relax and enjoy the view. Cruising
down the river on a beautiful, starry night
gave attenders the chance to see some of
the downtown sites from a different perspec-
tive. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Missing: eight spring banquet dates. If you Out of control Dancing, dancing,

have any info, on these missing persons con- Jessica Lodge, dancing. ..and more

tact 2nd Central immediately. Doyle Allen, Matt Tom Troxell, Mike dancin'. Jenna

Kickasola, Daniel Baker, Vaden Cox, Pierson McDonald, and Stowe and Rhett

Gemtsen, John Traver, Matt Lindley, and Matt Maria Deutsch- Bentson are all

Kimbrell take time out for a picture with the mann seem to be smiles tonight. With

guys before disembarking from the Southern entangled in the a live band and the

Belle riverboat after an evening of dinner and excitement of the lights low, dancing

dancing. Photo by Jennifer Shaw night. Photo by Jen- Was the highlight Of

nifer Shaw the evening. Photo by
Jennifer Shaw

Q todent Life

by JENNA STOWE AND RHETT BENTSON

"Jood, fun, Music, and w fiat
more can zvc askjor?"

T© If ritfg #atf<ju*t lTcftfe Tbetf

SPRING BANQUET

Will you go to banquet? asked he.
He must want to date! thought she.
It's on a riverboat, said he.
I'd be delighted, said she.
It's on April 5th at six, said he.
A dress by then? thought she.

Drizzling rain, saw he.

I just curled my hair! thought she.

Umbrella in hand, walked he.

Ready for pictures,

met she.

So this is the South-
ern Belle, said he.
Everyone looks so
nice, said she.
I hate waiting in line,
moaned he.
Everyone will see
us! thought she.
Let's cut to the front, said he.
Last shall be first, said she.

Nowhere to sit, said he.
This table's free, said she.
Rather go upstairs? asked he.
The band's down here, said she.

I think we're moving, said he.
Nothing like the Tennessee River,
sighed she.

The food's served buffet style, said he
Looks like chicken and rice, said she.

Maybe our table's first, said he.
There's plenty for all, said she.

Familiar songs, said he.

That lady can sing, said she.

Can't wait to dance, said he.

But we didn't have lessons! thought she.

Let's see the deck, said he.
Won't it be wet? asked she.

Others are out there,
said he.

Chattanooga by night,
said she.

Dancing has started,
said he.

Shoes are comin' off!
thought she.
Very little elbow
room, said he.

Enough to make a circle, said she.
Good song for a slow dance, said he.
Quite a few couples, said she.
Not anymore, said he.

Time to electric slide, said she.

Let's cool off outside, said he.
The stars are showing through, said
she.
Are we back so soon? asked he.
The time flew by, said she.
It was a wonderful night, said he.
Never one like it before, said she.

SpringBanquet
* 33

by JANNEKE COUNTS

The Class of 1997 with degree in
hand is ready to face the zvortd

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GRADUATION

The SIP has reached the final stages of completion
and the SIP oral, though nerve racking has been success-
fully accomplished. Those hand-cramping exams have
been endured for the final time. The social life booms at
the realization that this might be the last sets in. Boxes
occupy every bit of floor
space in the dorm room
that has been stripped of
all personal touches. Both
tears and laughter alter-
nately burst forth during
these final days. Anxiety
and excitement compete

daily for prominence in the emotional scheme of things.
The slide show produced by members of the se
nior class and shown during the senior banquet
only serves to heighten the reality that the
end is indeed near. Family and friends
slowly roll up the mountain in order
to participate in the forthcoming fes-
tivities. The diplomas will soon be in
hand. The challenge given by keynote
speaker Ravi Zacharias will hopefully continue

S tudent Life

34 ♦

f**nj^»«f-*f«!

to ring in the ears and hearts of those clothed in the tradi-
tional black gown and tasseled cap even after they have
left Memorial Auditorium. Indeed, a chapter of life closes
as many seniors prepare to enter the next phase of life.
Relocation and job requirements occupy the new agenda.

"Am I ready for
this?" occupies the
mind. Yet, through
the doubt, reassur-
ance comes as the
realization that an
almighty and faith-
ful Father holds the
future in His hands firmly takes root. Years of a
Christ-centered education have equipped many
with the tools needed to transform society.
With such knowledge in hand, a question
of whether or not "I am ready"
changes its focus. Instead, a ques-
tion is posed to the world: world,
are you ready for this graduating class?
To be honest, you have no choice. They
have arrived.

Scots tradition. Tim Cummings opens Se-
nior Banquet with the music of the bagpipes.
Starting on the lawn and making the first
entrance into the Great Hall, the pipes sound
the call for the celebration to begin. Photo by

Jennifer Shaw

We're here to pump you up. Hans
and Frans (Stephen Scott and Jesse
Montgomery) welcome seniors and
their families to the Senior Banquet.
The Banquet is a time of reminiscing
and showing appreciation to family, fac-
ulty, a n d f e 1 1 W StU d e ntS . Photo by Jenni-
fer Shaw

Finally Alumni. The se-
niors pick out their hand-
thrown mugs. These mugs
decorated with the Cov-
enant thistle are given each
year after Marshall Rowe
inducts the graduating
class into the Alumni Asso-
ciation. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

One last concert. Kate
Luedde and Jeremy Hutson
perform for their class-
mates and families for the
last time at Covenant. Also
gracing the stage, Katie
Hohenberger and Daniel
McKinney shared memo-
ries and meaning from their
four years at Covenant.

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Graduation

Student Life

Kevin McQuillen "freaks" out during his special performance at thi

Founder's Freak Night. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

The unmistakable tunes produced by the Joe Stevens Band draw a
large crowd of students to the lobby of Mills Hall. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Kate Luedde and Katie Hohenberger seem to have found a new friend

at the KudZU festival. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

A mystery date brings out the best in Andy Perkins, Greg Thompson,
Megan Mcllhenny, and Shauna deBoer. Photo by Kristen Sandhoff

The intense discussion usually found in the classroom retreats to the
outdoors as Clay Tolson, Holly Brady, Julie Stair, Taylor Flannagan, Lisa

Hood, and Ashley Brown philosophize. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Sarai Ussery-Perez follows mom's instructions by checking pockets for
non-washables before throwing clothes in the washing machine. Photo by

Jennifer Shaw

Future Ghetto guy? Kurt Halvorson and Stephen Hitchcock have started

recruiting this little one early. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Student Life Candids
37

BASIC.

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SECTION COMPILED BY KIMBERLY MOORE
POEM BY ROOM 2335

It sits on Lookout

Mountain,

A castle in the fog.

The view can be real pretty

But beware the campus dog
Carter was an old hotel

We turned into a dorm.

The heaters really bong a lot

To try and keep us warm.
The other dorm is Founders;

Rayburn, Belz and Schmidt.

They have to share the bathrooms

But they don't mind a bit.
We eat our meals together

And talk in the Great Hall.

ARA can't cook like Mom

But it's not bad at all.
Each hall is a community;

A home away from home.

Roommates, classmates, teammates

too

A gang with which to roam.
Blackwatch wears their skirts a lot.

Highlands studies right.

Rivendell's a Royal bunch,

And Balcony's a sight.
Ghetto is a soccer hall.

Gallery loves Herman.

Jungle girls are really wild,

And Catacombs
keeps vermin.
Second Belz makes chlo-
rine bombs

And Fifth North's in the pool.
Penthouse is the wrestling
champ,

And First Belz rules the school.
Old MacDonald had a farm.
Second South it is named.
For all the pranks that Hinman pulls
Second Central's blamed.
Fifth South's international.
Fourth South loves the arts.
Third South's an eclectic bunch
And Fourth North often...

gets engaged.
Third Central's a rather trendy group.
The Apartments, full of "guys".
Off campus kids save lots of dough
And Fourth Central's on the rise.
Third North went to Nationals
And also Krispy Kreme.
They won first prize at picture night
With a summer lovin' dream.
Each hall with personality,
Two buildings for our tenement,
One college with this goal in mind:
In all things Christ pre-eminent.

Jf iftlj Bortlj

Back row (I to r): Amanda Floyd, Rebecca Bomer,
Sarah Talanco, Elizabeth Hastie, Erin Harris,
Katie Swierzb, Franceses Kellogg, Damaris
Wessel, Jennifer DeHaan, Rachel Bode, Dorothy
Fisher, Lydia Thompson, Paige Nelson, Carissa
Maliepaard, Rachel Whitehead
Front row (I to r): Jessica Reph, Kristy Farr,
Michelle Seda, Colby Mason, Valerie
Howard, Tiffany Robeson, Sarah Baker, Miriam
Mwaria, Lisa Faries, Vanessa Baloche

Not Pictured: Naomi Turner, Kerry Cavmess

(To the tune of the "Brady Bunch Theme Song")

Here's a story of a hall named 5th North
That was housing 27 lovely girls.
They were all bosom buddies
Like the ones before.
They had a cute pet squirrel.
Then one day Paul saw them in the woods
Where they wanted to live in a Big House.
And their group has now formed a family.
And that's the way we all became the Fifth North Bunch
With monkey bread — are you saying we're fat?
We are the groovy Fifth North Bunch.
By Colby Mason

"A walk in the clouds" in Cloudland
Canyon. Paige Nelson, Miriam Mwaria,
and Lisa Faries enhance the beauty of the
area with their own fair countenances.
Cloudland Canyon was the choice spot for
many refreshing getaways.

The secret is out!

Colby Mason is the best
RA on 5th North, or
such is the opinion of
Erin Harris, Tiffany
Robeson, Vanessa
Baloche, Lydia Thomp-
son, and Amanda Floyd.
This truth can be seen
by the smiles on their
faces.

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North

Too Hot to trot! A long day of hiking has worn out Valerie Ho-
ward, Jessica Reph, and Rebecca Bomer. They took advantage
of the many hiking trails and cool spots at Cloudland Canyon.

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Bouulers with attitude. Ryan Mcllhenny, Justin Corder, and
Jeff Prager undertake the nearly impossible feat of bowling in
somewhat well-fitting attire. The bowling alley remained a sought
after place of congregation for those desiring a night of laughter
and athleticism.

Guys in Action. The guys
of Second Belz call forth
all their creative and

acting abilities in order to
produce a winning skit
during Founder's Skit
Night. The traditional
night of creative interpre-
tations encouraged bond-
ing on the individual halls
and within the entire
dorm.

Say What?!? The faces of Travis
Poortinga, Crosby Smith, Amber Temple,
and Colby Mason illustrate the effects of
coffee house on the soul. The coffee houses
drew a wide variety of musicians to various
locations on Covenant's campus.

Psalm 19:7-1 1&14
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,

making wise the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right, giving light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.
The ordinances of the Lord are sure

and altogether righteous.
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;

they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
By them is your servant warned; in keeping them

there is great reward.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation

of my heart be pleasing in your sight,
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Back row (I to r): Eric Tuininga, Ken Langley
Middle row (I to r): Jesse Haga, Jon Larson, |\
Cobb, Rob Righter, Josh Bray, Tom Andn
Hunter Blackburn, Travis Poortinga
Front row (I to r): Matthew Bryant, F
Mcllhenny, Jonathan Davis, Justin Corder, Cn
Smith, Dan Herron, Joseph Robins, Jay Jac

Not Pictured: Jeff Prager, Bill McCamp
Jeremy Davis

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Back row (I to r): Pam Lucas, Jerah Seelinger,
Karen Herder, Noel Bentson, Melissa Rine,
Gigi Husk, Erin Petrella, Dawn Swinney, Raven
Crown, Lisa Weir, Natalie Sherouse
Center row (I to r): Mr. Smelly Opossum
Front row (I to r): Jennifer McClain, Jennifer
Brown, Betsy Anderson, Katie Voigt

Not pictured: Chrystal Adams, Leah Kring,
Karen Bennett, Katie May, Linda Riley, Anne
Khoury, Sarah Khokhar, Amy Metcalf, Gulia
Narlieva

All Hail the Sun God RA (Vencrown).

We the inhabitants of 5th South, in this scholarly year of 1996-

1997, do hereby proclaim the following:

WHEREAS our Sun-god RA (vencrown) has entertained us with
wine, women, and song (or was that just chick-flicks and junk-
food?) at her humble abode for hall retreats. WHEREAS we have
started our own little zoo-in-the-clouds comprising of a Raven, a
python named Henri, a stolen Mr. Smelly Opossum, a bleating herd
of sheep in room 563, and a Herder next door to keep them in line.
WHEREAS we are proud to be the official holders of that coveted
title: "Girl Hall That Plays Their Music the Absolute Loudest at 2
am." WHEREAS we love cookies shaped like the letters of our
names. WHEREAS we also love stealing heaps of polka-dotted
[censoredjs to use as props in our hall skits. WHEREAS we only
rebel against our mighty Sun-god when she tricks us into cookouts
at the cabin (What did we end up cooking anyway?, and Why did
we have to flee into the cabin? Did we ever find all our posses-
sions on that well-lit street? ). WHEREAS we wish to make bed
sheets our only wardrobe. Clothes are highly overrated. HENCE:
We must conclude that this has been a most profitable and enjoy-
able experience and would do it again, given the chance...
By Jerah Seelinger

A return to the primitive. Anne
Khoury, Lisa Weir, Gigi Husk,
Jennifer Brown, and Pam Lucas
attempt to cook dinner over a
flaming fire. RAs developed a sense
of community through numerous,
varied hall activities.

Who is that guy?!? Gigi Husk,
Karen Herder, Jennifer McClain,
Melissa Rine, and Betsy Anderson
prepare to go out for Halloween
trick or treating with their "date"
Jennifer Brown. Many Covenant
students en|oyed "dressing up" and
being kids again in the Fairyland
community.

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Just a little closer... Former Fifth South inhabitant Lisa Weir
brings some unidentifiable object just a bit closer. The option to
change rooms at the end of each semester enabled some to
engage in the "traitorous" act of moving to another hall.

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"Share and share alike..." The men of Catacombs put on
a fashion show of the latest styles one can acquire from
the Fifth South closets. Obviously, Fifth South really knows
how to take care of their "sister" hall.

Unity in spontaneity, I think. That's what fellas on Catacombs are all about. A
lesson that is learned in worshipping God through the fluidity of our relationships
with other folks. There has been something special going on in that smelly, dank
corridor in the bowels of Belz. A group of dynamic, creative personalities living
together with dead and frozen animals, an open embrace of nakedness, and the
sage Ty Willison. An absolute gem came out of his mouth recently — "You know,
I was sitting on the toilet the other day thinking, when I'm 80 years old I'll still be
doing the same thing, sitting on the toilet." And he is so right. The disciplines and
pastimes that we cultivate now will always be with us. The peripherals will change
as life goes on, but the song remains the same.

There is nothing that has happened this year that we can claim as our own. How
could anyone ever take credit for the warm fuzzies and the fun, the smiles and the
laughter? The times when life has been the kindest to us have been
those when our hearts are open and hospitable to the gifts that God
wants to pour out on us. And that, I suppose, is the true origin of the
common ground we have all been able to enjoy. It's a willingness
to step out and attempt to appreciate whatever situation we find
ourselves in. It is a desire to let other folks be the way that God has
made them. It's that old college try at getting in touch with the
more feminine aspects of ourselves.

I know that perhaps some students at Covenant College are a bit
suspicious of the happenings down in the Catacombs, and as RA all
I can say is that it's really quite an enjoyable time. I had my appre-
hensions, and I read the book of Job in preparation for the coming
trials. But the men whom I have been privileged to live with this
year have taught me so much about love, about bearing with our
brother's burdens — they have shown me the face of God in so many
ways. I am grateful to have been taken care of by such a beautiful
group of guys, and I am excited to have seen the way their presence
has made this school a better place. 1 John 4: 12
By Marty Marquis

"You wanna be where everyone knows your name..." Catacomb's
men find their proper place of acceptability, and a new friend at the nearby
Aamaco Favorite Market. The Favorite Market is a popular "snack and
go" for many students.

Back row (I to r): Joseph Nichols, Steve
Rowe, Lang Martin, Brent Jackson, Darren
Hawk, Gordy Martin, Justin Miller, Marty
Marquis, Andy Millette
Front row (I to r): Paul Ferris, Evan Moore,
Dave Yaegashi, Matt Monahan, Andrew
Hansinger, Ty Willison, Josh Green, Joel
Knutson, Chip Millette, Bob DeMarco, Keith
Case

Not Pictured: Joel Sell, Pavel Chiva, Jack
Story, John Sweet

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Front row [I to r): Gina Hasselbring, Reidun
Paulsen, Julie Harris, Tricia Tucker, Nancy
Young, Knsty Clark

Back row (I to r): Nicole Jenkins, Catherine
Middendorf, Walker White, Polly Johnson,
Stacy Ogburn, Valerie Hultink, Sarah Vonhof,
Lisa Sperow

Not pictured: Beth Gassaway, Jennifer
Morrison

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Fourth North. It is such a privilege to know the women living on this
hall. The body of Christ is made up of separate members all unique but who
work together. I have learned so much from the fifteen women on my hall
this year. I thought that I would briefly tell you what each has taught me.
Catherine, you have taught me how to be vulnerable and humble before
God, you are such a neat friend. Beth, just listening to you has taught me so
much about forgiveness. Reidun, your joy in the Lord is so evident in your
life. Tricia, after living with you for three years, I am honored and blessed
by your faithful friendship and encouragement. Walker, just having you
walk into our room is encouraging, you have such a gift of making people
feel special. Nancy, your innovation and creativeness are definitely talents
from the Lord which He is going to use continually in your life. Sarah, you
are so genuine and kind, I hope to have just a little of what you show me
some day. Stacy, your patience and determination keep me constantly seek-
ing God in these ways. Kristy, your honesty and upfrontness is so refresh-
ing and renewing. Valerie, without your helpful spirit and loving character,
I would not have learned as much as I have. Nicole, you have a compassion
and concern for others that I marvel at. Polly, your constant focus on seek-
ing the Lord has kept me so accountable daily, I love our friendship. Jenni-
fer, you are just like a ray of sunshine in my life, I have never heard you
complain, but rather I have seen you continually uplift those around you.
Lisa, I have needed your wise, God-given words in my life continually
throughout this year. Gina, I just simply cannot express to you how much
love you. you have been my personal cheerleader, counselor, best friend,
encourager, sympathizer, and I could go on for four years now. Thank you
so much. I am so richly blessed by the friends that God has given me on
Fourth North. It is a privilege that I have not deserved. -Julie Harris

"In December, I got the
month of May," The

warm smiles of Fourth
North girls, Walker
White and Nicole
Jenkins, could light up
any room.

"Rub-a-dub-dub." Sarah
Vonhof and Nancy Young
try to find respite from
daily pressures in a nice
bath. Water not in-
cluded. When you need
to talk, any old place will
do.

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Two with a uiew. Lisa Sperow and Reidun Paulsen of Fourth
North find encouraging one another just as enjoyable as the
beautiful view seen from the front overlook. The overlook was
often the choice spot for many students looking for a quiet place
to talk or enjoy the mountain around them.

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It's all clear from up here. Andrew Kinzler takes a moment from his busy
schedule to sit back, relax, and appreciate life as a First Belz man. Although
students enjoyed residence life, it was good to have a moment of quiet.

"Do ya hear me son?" First Belz parodies an incoming freshman's first
experiences at Covenant during Founder's Skit Night. All Founders' halls
participated in Skit Night by performing short humorous skits in hopes of
winning the ever-coveted first place.

Belz was not the most elegant
abode when I first arrived. The floors
were spotted with stains like a Dal-
matian. The door-less closets af-
forded a wonderful view of our ward-
robe and toiletries. The walls were
padded with carpet like an isolation
room, and the heating and cooling
units never worked when we needed
them. The mold and mildew was so
bad that my mom thought my aller-
gies would kill me by the end of the
semester. Even so, I stuck it out.

Four years later those things still haven't changed (though the
new windows, desks, hall refrigerators and counters are greatly ap-
preciated), yet I'm glad I stayed on First Belz. That's because it's
not the rooms or the location that make the hall. It's not even Stu-
dent Development, the RA or the sanctioned hall activities. It's the
individuals and the relationships they build together, through Christ,
that define the hall. That's not to say nice facilities are not impor-
tant. I'm certainly envious of the newer halls in Founders. How-
ever, it is the relationships that we will take with us into our years
after graduation, not leaky urinals or gaping holes in the wall.

The most valuable friendships in my life have been made with
the guys on First Belz, past and present. This year's group of guys
has been no less extraordinary. We had soccer players, track stars,
hogballs, computer programmers, aspiring doctors and composers,
gobs of freshmen, tunnel hunters, a fantasy novelist and comic
writer, tree-huggers, and an army guy. Still through our diversity
we remain unified through Christ, forming friendships that will last
through eternity.
By Adam Bray

Change can be a good thing. Josh Good and Jeremy
Jones unpack and ready themselves to experience life in
Founders as they join the First Belz hall. A new semester
gave students the opportunity to try out a new dorm.

Bottom row (I to r): Nathan Sukhia, Nathan
Knutson, Warren Trice, Albert Leavengood,
Kirk Winters, Brian Delmar, Tim A. Larson
2nd row (I to r): Matt Kuiper, Jesse Elliot,
Greg Anderson, Ben Claasen, Matt Orwig,
Andrew Kinzler, Josh Good, Dave Orr
3rd row [I to r): Tim Black, Kris Bentson
Top row [I to r): Rhett Bentson, Gabe Johnson,
Chris Moore, Adam Bray, Marcus Mininger,
Jeremy Jones, Greg Wilhelm

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Front: Dianna Pohl

2nd row (I to r): Christie Hull, Olivia Pugh,
Kim Elmer, Hiroko Iguchi, Ashley Wykoff, Jill
Mullins, Joanna Hastings, Esther Potoshnick,
Summer Ray, Kim Collins, Debbie Marshall
3rd row (I to r): Heather Erickson, Karren
Khoury, Liz O'Leary, Jennifer Ba|uelo, Jenny
Johnson, Sarah Lown, Jenn Collins, Angie
Vasta, Teresa White, Rachel DeVries, Lelia
Kendnck-Holmes

There once was a hall in the center of Fourth
A group of smiling girls between south and north.
Many had exceptional musical ability
And some made the Kilter hotline a reality.
They always knew how a party to make
Just add twenty-three girls and plenty of cake.
For their brother hall some cookies they made
And in return found roses their raid.
You could often see them laughing at dinner
Avoiding desserts but getting no thinner.
They loved to dance (though NEVER with boys)
And sing and hug and make lots of noise.
They loved their Lord and each other too
And tried to show that love to all they knew.
So about these girls here ends this riddle
And now you know the story of Fourth in the middle.
By Angie (Tiger) Vasta

A lesson in geometry. With time to spare and muscles to
exhibit Jenny Johnson, Sarah Lown, Teresa White, Jenn
Collins, Dianna Pohl, and Jennifer Bajuelo put knowledge to
use and bend in the most basic of degrees. Acting upon
knowledge learned in the classroom and in life experiences
remained an intregral aspect of the Covenant curriculum.

Were they naughty or nice
this year? The girls of Fourth
Central, Jill Mullins, Olivia
Pugh, Joanna Hastings,
Rachel DeVries, Karren
Khoury, Jenny Johnson,
Sarah Lown, and Teresa
White carry on their "friendly"
rivalry with Second Central
through the Christmas
season. This peanut butter
prank was one of the many
creative retaliation methods
seen this year.

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You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Ashley
Wykoff, Summer Ray, and Dianna Pohl prepare to jump back to the
during Carter Picture Night. Sponsored by Carter Council, the evening of
skits, dramatic interpretations, and musical renditions provided a study
break.

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"I Felt the Earth Move, Under My Feet." Kirk Shore gives a gyroscope a "whirl" as Penthouse
makes a hall outing to Bubbafest. It was a weekend of Bar-B-Que Pork, Country Music, and
Macho Male stunts (aka Pig Wrestling].

You might be a redneck if... you attend the Bubbafest with the guys from Penthouse. The
majority of the Penthouse guys- Daryl Fagan, Jonathan Maffet, Mallory Dean, Rich Hess, Jake
Walls, Ray Hellings, Kent Shore, Travis Horton, Jeff Dennison, Joey Logterman, Danny Gerhardt,

yiMMLj,,.. 1 Dan Hudson, Kirk

| Shore, and Seth Toner-
travel to Sugar Tit,
South Carolina, near
Greenville for the
Bubbafest. It was ru-
mored that some of the
guys even got cross-
cultural credit for their
participation.

"Where's the beef?" Shawn McKnight and
Daryl Fagan accept the Randy's challenge
to eat a 24 oz. burger. Randy's, located in
Trenton, reopened this year under new
management.

This year Penthouse has been a little bit older and a
little bit wiser. The returning students have outnum-
bered the new students 15 to 9. The hall is still known
to be loud after 1 2:00 and like a ghost town in the morn-
ings. The hall also seems deserted when the basketball
team has an away trip. There is still a strong corporate
interest in anything having to do with sports, especially
basketball. Occasionally other halls seem to have the
smell of fish after we leave.

This has been a year of changes for the hall. Com-
mand and Conquer has been a major occupant of the
time of many. Many have discovered the joys of dat-
ing life. Others found out just how great it is to take a
shower without a shower head. Above all, we enjoy
growing closer to God and to each other.

By Ray Hellings

Front row (I to r): Chris Wright, Josh Keck,

Jonathan Hesselink, Mallory Dean, Kirk

Shore, Joey Logterman, Tim Johnson

2nd row [I to r): Jake Walls, Sam

Spiritosanto, Rich Hess, Danny Gerhardt,

Scott Parrish, Daryl Fagan

3rd row [I to r): Kent Shore, Shawn

McKnight, Travis Horton, Dan Hudson, Jeff

Dennison, Mark Wallace

Back row (I to r): Tari Walker, Jonathan

Maffett, Ray Hellings, Seth Toner

Not Pictured: Rob Wackes

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Top row (I to r): Anna Lins, Janneke Counts,

Lisa Gurney, Shanna Barrett, Kara Griffith,

Marlain Liggett

Middle row (I to r): Alissa Bragdon, Megan

Vanderhart, Jeannette DiBemardo, Michelle

Murray, Jessica Rollo, Penny Phillips, Jessica

Wallis, Tabitha Ellis

Bottom row (I to r): Amy Campbell, Amy

Hudson, Sarah Viss, Molly Bruegger, Sarah

Barker, Grace White, Susan White

Not Pictured: Jesica Swartz

Once upon a time there were twenty-two beautiful prin-
cesses who lived in an old castle on top of a hill. The evil
magician forced these princesses to take a vow that they would
not kiss or dance with any of the princes of the land. But
every night at the stroke of twelve, the eldest princess would
blow her recorder summoning the girls to dance under the
moonlight. The magician found out about this great rebel-
lion and sent a plague of frogs and dead fish to the southern
wing of the castle. The only way that the curse could be
reversed was for one of the princesses to venture into the
valley below and dip her slipper into the magical fountain
and then gather twenty cigarette butts. After this feat was
accomplished, the frogs turned into handsome princes who
carried the princesses off to the Land of Unstructured Dance
where they lived happily ever after. The End.

By Alissa Bragdon

It's country-line dance time. In appropriate attire, the girls of Fourth South-
Amy Hudson, Jeanette DiBemardo, Tabitha Ellis, Grace White, Susan White,
Janneke Counts, and Sarah Viss- begin their journey to the Great Hall in order
to perform the "Tush Push" for Carter Picture Night. Each hall participated as
a group before a panel of judges who looked for creativity and originality in the
various acts.

IMo hablo Ingles? Fourth
South inhabitant's Lisa Gurney,
Susan White, Sarah Barker,
Amy Hudson, Sarah Viss,
Anna Lins, Amy Campbell,
Tabitha Ellis, Molly Bruegger,
Janneke Counts, and Shanna
Barrett enjoy a summer day
at the famed Cloudland
Canyon. Not too far from
campus, Cloudland Canyon
provided a place for students
to enjoy both day trips and
weekend retreats in beautiful
natural surroundings.

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Space cowgirl meets down-home country gals. Before meeting their
dates, Tabitha Ellis, Anna Lins, Shanna Barrett, Jesica Swartz and Sarah
Barker give last minute advice and instruction. The Sadie Hawkins type
dance inevitably caused a mad scramble for the appropriate attire as both
closets and thrift stores are raided.

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Between a rock and a hardplace. Travis Knight demonstrates
his climbing techniques to hall members Robert Uthlaut and
Kurt Laudenslager at Cloudland Canyon. Because of Covenant's
mountain location, abundant rock climbing opportunities were
available to Covenant students.

And what have we here?

Those Blackwatch guys Mat
Witherow, Bob Wiegers,
Winship Varner, Travis Knight,
and John Ohanian continue to
amaze the Covenant community
with their creative flare and
flamboyant pinache. Always
seeking to establish new hall
traditions, the men of
Blackwatch remained faithful to
the age old beverage known as
Blackwatch Brew.

Another theraputic weekend at the
Chattanooga Miracle Mud Spa! Robert
Uthlaut, MikeVendsel, Jonathan Crabb, Bill
Anderson, Stephen Scott, and Travis Knight
show how refreshing caving in Ft.
Oglethorpe can be. Howards Waterfall
Cave and Hurricane Cave were other
nearby places to experience the joy of mud.

"...pass the beer nuts"

"They stumble that run fast"

"You think you're so smart, but I've seen you

naked."

"JONATHAN CRABB ! ! !"

"Brother's gotta hug!"

"Eaaaasy Killer!"

"LOVE!"

"I bet Dave has a book in his hand."

"Soooooooo HOT!"

"How much can you bench press?"

"JODY!"

"We want our banner back!"

Back row (I to r): David Robertson, Greg

Thompson, David Yleah, Winship Varner,

President Frank Brock, MikeVendsel, Damon

Crumley, Danny Patterson, Brian McKeon,

John Weaver

Middle row (I to r): Todd Crusey, Robert

Uthlaut, Ryan Gibson, Andy Perkins, Tim Van

Arsdale, Kurt Laudenslager, Cedric Thomas,

Bill Anderson

Front row [I to r): Stephen Scott, Jonathan

Crabb, Mat Witherow, Travis Knight, Bob

Wiegers, John Ohanian

Not Pictured: Tim Gregson, James

Richardson, Andrey Yakovlev, David Graham,

Jonathan Brindley

Blackwatch

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Front row (I to r): Mandy Brown, Anne

Lichlyter, Elizabeth Robeson, Laranda

Mullinax, Jessica LaRose, Crystal Anderson,

Angie Case,

Middle row [I to r): Heather McCauley, Chanty

Anderson, Heather Hammond, Corrie Rantal,

Destiny Rahrer, Jodi Kneg

Back row (I to r): Shannon Carraher, Kimberly

Moore, Rinnie Meiners, Carey Kisling, Carolyn

Hodgson, Alice Belz, Esther Herron, Laura

Mehne

Not pictured: Angela Ficca, Amber Temple,
Angela Kneg

In the Fall of 1996, the quiet, empty rooms of 3rd
North were filled once again by a group of 23 won-
derfully gifted, and extremely fun girls. Diversity,
hilarious, athletic, outgoing, independent, involved,
uninhibited, cadenced, caring.

"Summer Lov'in," Christmas party at the Brock's,
Day of Prayer at Cloudland Canyon, Dinner with
Dr. Graham.

You can stand in the middle of the hall and hear Enya, Michael Jackson, Alan Jackson,
and Grease - usually at the same time. Walk into their rooms and find musicians, MK's,
athletes, teachers, campers, and actresses.

But dig into their lives and you will be changed. Third North is extremely diverse - the
longer you stick around the more you see the melting pot of personalities and interests
mold into a body of God's creativity and gifts. It is amazing! Sometimes you will find
them together, but most of the time they are doing their own thing - and doing it well -
complementing each others lives with their individual talents and personalities.

"The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are
many, they form one body. So it is with Christ...

...If the foot should say 'Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,' it would
not for that reason cease to be a part of the body.

If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole
body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But in fact God has arranged the
parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one
part, where would the body be? As it is. there are many parts, but one body. The eye
cannot say to the hand, 'I do not need you!'...

...there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern
for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every
part rejoices with it." I Cor. 12:12,15,17-21,25-26

By Mandy Brown

Back to the basics. The girls of Third North- Mandy Brown, Laranda Mullinax,
Laura Mehne, Destiny Rahrer, Chanty Anderson, Corrie Rantal, Heather
Hammond, Shannon Carraher, Crystal Anderson, and Carolyn Hodgson -spend
Day of Prayer within the natural confines of Cloudland Canyon. Covenant's
commitment to the importance of prayer manifested itself in the setting aside
of two days annually for the sole purpose of communing with God.

Hot and Now! Even at 3am,
smiles are seen on the faces
of Alice Belz, Amber Temple,
Laura Mehne, Shannon Dag-
ger, Angela Ficca, Carolyn
Hodgson, Jessica LaRose,
Corrie Rantal, Heather Ham-
mond, Anne Lichlyter, Mandy
Brown, Rinnie Meiners, Esther
Herron, Kimberly Moore, and
Carey Kisling after eating
Knspy Kreme doughnuts.
Knspy Kreme, IHOR Waffle
House, Stake and Shake,
Denny's, and Wal-Mart were
frequented often by Covenant
students at odd hours.

That natural look. Junior Heather McCauley surrounds herself with the
beauty of God's creation. The trails of Cloudland Canyon, once trod by
Covenant students of the 70's and 80's, continue to see the feet of Covenant
students today.

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Give it a swift, hard kick. Charles Royal, Steve Lindemann, Brandon Justice, Theo Kim, and
Matt Wright offer a rendition of the ever popular game known as hall soccer. The beautifully
aimed shots that precisely ricocheted off the edge of the door knob and knocked the fire
alarm brought whole dorms out of their peaceful slumber at all hours of the night.

Skatin' Machines. With brightly shod feet, Jeremy Roerdink and John Perkins show that
even the best need time to enjoy life at a slower pace. The traditional CAB sponsored Skate
Nite occurred at Skatin' Jakes in Chattanooga.

Alot of people ask me, "Rivendell,
what's it all about?"
They say things like,

"Whenever I walk on the hall
there is a familiarity, a casual inti-
macy that you might expect to find
among old friends." Or

"So and so says it feels more like

a fraternity than a hall." Or "If I

ever want to meet girls I just go to

Rivendell during open dorm

hours." Or

"The most beautiful woman I ever met told me that the rea-
son she likes Rivendell best is because it is such a tight knit
family of brothers that spur each other on to seek excellence in
body, soul and mind."

"Sure" I have to tell them, "That's right, but it offers such a
limited view of the big picture." It's not easy to put your finger
on what makes Rivendell, Rivendell.

In some ways it's like trying to explain why you like one
coffee house over another - is it really because the coffee is
that much better or is it just ambiance?

Rivendell is not so much a place as it is a state of being.
So, what is it all about? Well, you'll just have to join us for
a semester or two and find out for yourself. You'll probably
find it's alot like slipping into your favorite old pair of blue
jeans.

By Charles Royal

"I just want to go to sleep." Andy Montgomery and
Charles Royal fight to keep their eyes open after a night
of roughing it. Camping was one of the inexpensive ways
Covenant students spent their free time.

Top Row (I to r): Cannon Kirby, Andy

Montgomery, John Perkins, Clay Tolson,

Charles Royal, Parker McFarland, Jeremy

Roerdink

Middle Row (I to r]: Brandon Justice, Jason

Wood, Steve Lindemann, Matt Wright, John

Porter

Bottom Row (I to r): Taylor Flannagan, Phil

Long, Jed Royal, Rob Simmons

Not Pictured: Theo Kim, Shannon Kiser

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Carter Hall

by Jonathan Entrekin

This year the residents of Carter Hall

have had to make some big adjust-
ments. First, they had a new HI) in
Jonathan Entrekin and his wife Suzi.
Then they hail to deal with a huge
freshman class that caused over-
crowded halls and long lunch lines
in Carter lobby. These challenges
and others were overcome, though,
by the residents of this historic land-
mark. And just because we live in a
69 year old building doesn't mean we
don't get any new improvements.
This year we saw a new mailroom

with a commons area so students
a luld study t< igether i ir just hang out
and shai-e what experiences were
going on in their lives. It is true that
we don't have air conditioning, the
water refuses to stay one temperature
and we don't get the advantage of
many social commons on the floors.
But, the people who live here are
committed to making Christ first in
every aspect of their lives and are ex-
cited about being a part of the com-
munity of believers known as Carter
Hall.

Pig brains in milk! YUCK!... Not for Rinnie
Meiners, who acquired extra points for 3rd
North in this year's Tour De Carter
competition. Rinnie has faithfully captured
points for 3rd North eating live earthworms
and a live goldfish for the past two Tour De
Carters.

Under the bridge. Sarah Zacharias and
Susan Shepherd join Suzi and Jonathan
Entrekin for a little music at the Kudzu
Festival. The outdoor festival featured
numerous local talents including Covenant
students Marty Marquis and Summer Ray.

Carter RAs Back row (I to r): Jenny Johnson, Colby Mason, Pierson Gemtsen,
Aaron Tolson, Mike McDonald, Sarah Zacharias

Front row (I to r): Alissa Bragdon, Lindsay Davis, Suzi Entrekin, Jonathan En-
trekin, Mandy Brown, Julie Harris, Raven Crown

Carter Council Back row (I to r): Angie Case, Julie Sherbon, Jason Hereema,
Jason Tnmiew, Sarah Baker, Jill Mullins

Front row (I to r): Amy Campbell, Noel Bentson, Courtney Ligon, Suzi Entrekin,
Jonathan Entrekin, Nancy Young, Dave Fish

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Houu cute! Long before Jonathan and Suzi played on the same soccer team in the 8th grade, they started their careers
on opposing teams in their community. Eventually the two joined the same team and have assisted each other nicely ever
since then.

Jonathan and Suzi

byjenna Stowe

Who would have known that the current RD for
Carter Hall and his wife have known each since age three
in pre-school? Jonathan and Suzi Entrekin are only 11
days apart and grew up together in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Jonathan remembers going to Suzi's kindergarten birth-
day party and his balloon bursting on their stucco ceil-
ing. He liked Suzi in the seventh grade and thought the
boy she was going with was silly. In the eighth grade,
they played on the same soccer team. Their senior year
they had two morning classes together. Jonathan was
dating someone, but the two doubled to Homecoming
with different people. By the time Senior Prom rolled
around, Jonathan had broken up with his girlfriend and
heard that Suzi did not yet have a date. He asked her to
prom in the middle of Business class.

After graduation, Suzi left for Covenant while
Jonathan stayed at a junior college for a year. When Suzi
went home for spring break, she felt like they should
break up. However, Jonathan said that God gave him
the words to talk her out of it. After Jonathan came to
Covenant, they continued to date although he wanted
to get married before they graduated. However, Suzi
had promised her mom that she would graduate be-
fore marrying. Dating for such a long period of time
was difficult for them. Their relationship grew more and
more stagnant, as it was nearly impossible to grow any
closer.

After five and a half years of dating, the couple got
married on July 8, 1995. Jonathan sacrificed, finding

work anywhere the first year and a half of their mar-
riage, as Suzi wanted to remain in Florida and continue
her ministry with the youth in her church. They were a
good team in this ministry, which foreshadowed their
role now at Covenant. The transition was especially dif-
ficult for Suzi, as her role changed from that of author-
ity to that of a supportive wife to her husband. Jonathan
stressed what a blessing Suzi has been to him and said
that he could not do this job without her. Lord willing,
they will remain at Covenant four more years.

Everyday is different for the Entrekins, as they fol-
low a flexible schedule. They get up around 8:30 and
have various meetings with Barb Schreur and one-on-
ones with RAs over lunch. They enjoy staff time in the
evenings and have developed close relationships with
the RAs. One of their main goals is to encourage more
accountability, especially among the women of Cov-
enant. They stressed the importance of holding others
accountable and being willing to be held accountable.
They also pointed out our responsibility as Christians
to confront a brother or sister in love when needed.

Jonathan and Suzi said everyone has made them feel
incredibly welcome in their first year as Carter RD. They
have appreciated such times as when the RAs have
stocked their refrigerator and fed their fish when Suzi
had some deaths in her family. They love it when stu-
dents just drop by for a visit. During their time at Cov-
enant, they hope to develop lasting relationships with
the students of their alma mater.

Squeaky Clean. The familiar bobbing for apples takes on a new twist
as Heather Hammond searches for bars of soap with her teeth. The
relay-type event affectionately dubbed "Tour de Carter" incorporated
numerous challenges that take the athletes all over Carter Hall.

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Founders Hall

In Him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And
in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.
-Ephesians 2:21-22

It's a creative thing.

Freshman Warren Trice
dares to get his hands
soiled by wet clay during
the Smorgasbo-rd of
Love. Held in honor of
Valentine's Day, many
attended the first annual
craft night.

"P ounders Hall

It's simple, really, Terrie Petrella, Samella McCullough, and Karren Khoury
intently observe Katie Ward's skill in the area of bead work during the Founders'
sponsored Craft Night. Creativity abounded as beads, glitter, cookies, and
paper received artistic treatment.

Founders RAs Back row (left to right]: Kathleen Gulick, Kristen Sandhoff,
Albert Leavengood, Stephen Scott, Marty Marquis, Ryan Mcllhenny
Front row (left to right]: Charles Royal, Heidi Metrakoudes, Katie
Hohenberger, Amanda Levi

Founders Council Back row (left to right]: Jennifer Shaw, Laini Young, Megan
Toms, Jeanne Faucheux, Adam Bray, Kathleen Gulick
Front row (left to right): Seth Toner, John Perkins, Paul Ferris, Nathan
Knutson, Bob Weigers

A vertable Smorgasbord of Love. Artistic talent abounds as
Kara Griffith, Greg Thompson, Bob Wiegers, and Kathleen Gulick,
employ their fingers in creative endeavors. Sponsored by
Founders Council, the affair attracted many lovers of food, craft,
stupid cupid poetry, and fellowship.

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Residence Life Traditions

by Angie Case

Many people think resident halls are just temporary living
establishments. Contrary to this popular opinion, many activi-
ties — and traditions — take place within the 21 halls at Cov-
enant. Hall members bond by various activities, whether it's
regularly visiting a favorite restaurant together, referring to a
particular verse throughout
the year and using it as their
theme, or playing pranks.
Some halls even have nick-
names.

This year, I do not think
people can forget the seven
day period when the eleva-
tor was considered danger-
ous. As it slowly ap-
proached the second floor,
innocent and helpless vic-
tims wondered if they would
be bombarded with buckets
full of water once the doors
opened on the second floor
or better, if they were lucky
enough to get kissed by a lip-
stick clad Vaden Cox.

Third Central seemed like the most "fun" hall as residents
there enjoyed regular dance parties, staying out late, and hav-
ing hall sleepover parties. With 20 freshmen plus 1 3 other girls,

Loue is all around. Esther Potoshnick, Liz O'Leary, and Teresa White get kisses
plastered on their faces by the guys of Second Central. Taking the elevator involved
risk at times.

Third Central was always rowdy.

Halls have nicknames too, such as Catacombs, which deals
with the persecution of the early Christians. According to
Catacombs' RA, Marty Marquis describes his hall as being,
"... rather musty down there, much like the original Catacombs,

and of course there are
__ | dead bodies in our

freezer." Marquis goes on
to explain how a tradition
in Catacombs is an obses-
sion with roadkill and
cross-dressing.

Bible verses were popu-
lar throughout halls signi-
fying their devotion and
commitment to our Savior.
Fourth Central's was to be,
"Fools for Christ." Third
Central's was Philippians
2:3-7, "Do nothing out of
selfish ambition..."

All 21 halls are very di-
verse and unique. The fun
and unusual traditions that
happen within Carter and Founders each year provide each
resident with something always to remember.

It might be a kilt, but
it's still a skirt!

Kilt: n. a short pleated
skirt, especially of tartan,
worn by men in the
Scottish Highlands. The
men of Blackwatch
carried on the tradition
of Covenant's Scottish
roots.

All dolled up for a night on the town! Shauna DeBoer, Sarah Paulk, Jamie
White, and Jennifer Shaw display the latest in mystery date fashion. Creative
means of revealing the "mystery" included having the guys fork over a piece of
distinctive clothing that "marked their woman."

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Shopping cart bumper carts. Clay Tolson and Jesse
Montgomery are still learning to steer shopping carts at the
local Winn-Dixie. The newly constructed Winn-Dixie at the foot
of the mountain simply beckoned students to enter in order
that munchies may accompany the recently rented movie from
the nearby Movie Gallery.

Life at its finest. Nathan Clark, Jeff
Bennett, Nat Malkus, and Clay Douglass
make beautiful music together in their off
campus dwelling place. Some upper-
classmen began searching for off-campus
housing soon after Christmas Break in order
to secure an apartment or house.

You've all seen them. Anyone can pick them
out of any Covenant crowd. The off campus stu-
dents are unmistakably "off campus." In other
words, they all possess certain traits which brand
them, advertising their "other home." Off cam-
pus students can be recognized by the number of
books they carry with them since they cannot run up to their room between classes.
They are the ones that bring brown bag lunches into the Great Hall, sleep in the
lobby, check their mail once a week instead of three times a day, and know the
professors well enough to call them "Hank," "Jerry," and "Ray." They frequently
can be overheard saying phrases such as "What was chapel today?" "Who is that?"
Must be a freshman." and "I've got this great new recipe for dinner tonight." They
are the students that walk down your hall in Carter or Founders like they own it, yet
you have never laid eyes on them before, and they certainly haven't made an ap-
pearance at a hall meeting! They are the ones who are conspicuously absent for
several days longer than anyone else when a big winter storm comes up:

"But Dr.—, I couldn't get out of my driveway!" They are the people you think
look vaguely familiar when you go to Winn-Dixie, but in contrast to your bag of
chips and box of Pop Tarts, they have an entire cart full of real food. They are the
ones who call and beg you to take them home since they are "simply too tired to
walk home today." They can frequently be spotted piling on-campus students (and
their laundry) into their cars at the end of the day. And every conversation with
them ends with "You simply must come over sometime and see our little house."
Off campus students live anywhere from trailer homes by Red's Garage, to up-
stairs apartments in houses where they nanny, to St. Elmo, to log cabins behind
professors' houses. For the six of us who live in the log cabin behind Krue Brock's
house, life off campus has been tremendously enjoyable. In addition to being quite
guilty of the things mentioned above, we have experienced many benefits. We
have no open dorm hours and consequently often have lots of people over for din-
ner. We can always dial out on our phone — never having to wait for one of
Covenant's limited lines to open up. We have enjoyed eating whatever we want
whenever we want, and in particular, we enjoyed cooking with each other. There
are multiple rooms for people to sleep, eat, or study in. There are no banging
radiator pipes or fire alarms. There are no screaming next
door neighbors. We have much more privacy and more study
time than we did on campus which was greatly appreciated
when we worked on our SIPs. All in all, it's been great to
come home from school, grab a cup of tea, and sit down on
the couch in front of the fire with a good friend and our little
cats.

By Betsy Matthews
Rustic elegance. Kathy Sherbon, Jessica Colvert,
Naomi Raines, Heather Ferngren, Casey Prince, and
Betsy Matthews pause on the steps of their humble
abode. Close to campus, the cabin owned by Krue
and Hollee Brock, enabled students to begin the
transition from dorm life to life in the "real world."

Lunch is served! With a humble flare, Casey Prince
serves Kathy Sherbon the beginnings of a home-cooked
meal. "The cabin," equipped with the capacity to house
at least six inhabitants, promoted the growth of close
friendships through shared cooking and eating times.

Off Campus

Chub Central

Back row (I to r): Kristen Andrews, Sarah
LaCerte, Christy Holloway, Rebecca Cameron,
Kim Rollins, Sarah Armes, Jocelyn Davis,
Maija Iverts, Dana Hopson, Sarah Sligh, Jes-
sica Wilson, Beth Duke
3rd row (I to r): Jana Werson, April
Megginson, Jenny Kadtke, Julie Sherbon,
2nd row (I to r): Joanna MacNair, Christy
Brewer, Emily Beeman, Mandi Viverette, Liz
Marr, Lindsay Davis, Robin Arnngton
Front row (I to r): Stephanie Schneider, Rachel
Powell, Ryan Steinbrecher, Kim Honaker,
Laura Talley

Not Pictured: Shelly Slater, Scharlie Frame,
Jessica Doerfel, Cherish Vance, June Webb

Third Central is the hall that never sleeps. They stay up late and like to
have a good time. There are lots of different interests on the hall since
there are 33 girls, 20 of which are freshmen. Central has a personality
all its own, and it has changed a lot this semester with all the new girls
on the hall. Favorite activities and hall events have been Cloudland
Canyon (swimming anyone?), dance parties ("You don't get out much,
do you."), initiating the freshmen (never do a hall raid before 2:00 a.m.),
and just hanging out. Our intramural soccer team would have won if we
had scored more points and won more games. Hanging out on the hall is
where most of it all happens. Here are some of the famous Central
quotes you might hear if you hang around long enough:
"Oh, I see how it is, Mr. Penguin!" -Emily Beeman
"That's what I'm screamin'!" -Rachel Powell
"Whoa baby, kick it back." -Christy Brewer
"Is it 12:00 yet?" -Robin Arlington
"I gotta go check my e-mail." -Jessica Wilson
"Did you know I'm Scottish?... Well I am. -Rebecca Cameron
"I'm so tired.." -Beth Duke
"Don't you dare!" -Mandi Viverette
By Lindsay Davis

We've lost that shower fresh feeling! The girls of Third
Central submit "their" freshmen to a ritual known as freshmen
initiation during the first weeks of school. Filled with many
activities that laid the foundations for hall bonding, the first
weeks of college saw both the cementing of old relationships
and the formation of new ones.

IMuthin but time!

Scharlie Frame, Laura
Talley, and Rachel
Powell experience some
spontaneous, laughter-
filled time together on
Third Central. The hall
often provided a com-
mon place for casual
mass meetings that
were full of stories,
laughter, and jokes.

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StayitV Alive! Laurel Usher, April Megginson, Jana Werson,
Christy Holliday, and Jessica Wilson let all inhibitions go as they
prepare for Freshmen Funk Night. The freshmen class council
planned, prepared, and executed the wildly popular 70s night of
dancing, Twister, and movies.

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Fingertip control, backspin, follow through! Scott Noll and Jake Bye concentrate
on their technique as they try to out do each other. Competition was a common
characteristic of life on Ghetto since many of the Ghetto boys played varsity soccer.

Ta square dance? The guys from Ghetto are living depictions of their interpretations
of the term "Hee-Haw Hoe-Down." The CAB sponsored Kilter varies in theme every
year, but never fails to bring out the creativity in those that attend.

Mmmm.. .contract says what? Dressed to
impress, the guys of Ghetto indulge in a bit of
extracurricular activity on campus. The student
interest in the issue of contract sparked a response
in the form of both a chapel forum and a Fireside
Chat.

The Ghetto is not just a hall, but a group of brothers who exemplify
what Covenant College strives to achieve in relating as a community
and a family. It is not about a tradition of pranks, but about a tradition
of unique unity and closeness. It is a tradition of brothers seeking to
love the Lord with all their hearts and love each other as themselves.
The Ghetto is a ministry to those looking at the college, and a minis-
try to those not on the hall by demonstrating how brothers ought to
relate: through confrontation, accountability, encouragement, intimacy,
loyalty, and honor. The Ghetto fights every year for its misunder-
stood reputation. It defends itself against charges of exclusiveness,
arrogance, and power: images that are created in the minds of those
who haven't experienced the close unity of this brotherhood. It is the
tough Christian guys this world is missing; those who stick together
right or wrong, who stand fast and hold to their convictions in the face
of opposition, who are willing to take chances and have the integrity
to accept their mistakes, and who will endeavor to seek God's will
and obey it at all costs, it is these men who make the Ghetto.

By Jarrod Taylor

On Floor (I to r): Peter Johnson, Kevin McQuillen,
Sam Glaser

On Couch [I to r): Scott Noll, Jackson Alexander,
Aaron Tolson, Daniel McKinney, Jake Bye
Standing (I to r]: Cory Carpenter, Sam Hettinger,
Kurt Halvorson, Daniel Steere, Jake Patton, Josh
Hager, Anthony Tucker, Stephen Hitchcock,
Jarrod Taylor, Andrew Cook, Ben Collison

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Front row (I to r] : Renee DellaVecchia, Jenny
Davis, Kerry Lyman, Mynam Jones, Emily
McCampbell, Jenna Stowe, Sarah Ellison
Jolene Moore

2nd row (I to r): Carolyn Hubbard, Somer
McKee, Susan Shepherd, Courtney Piatt
Megan Brandon, MaryFrances White
3rd row (I to r): Deb Fish, Kristin Fiol, Jenni
fer McKenzie, Erin Shump, Stephanie Glass
Alii McFarland, Kim Elliot, Heather Browning
Very top row (I to r): Sarah Zacharias
Courtney Ligon

Not Pictured: Shannon Dager

The year started off with 25 girls in all, seven new freshmen to add to
the hall.

"Why do you guys think I'm weird because I get naked?"
We got Madrigal singers, a violin player, cross-country, and volley-
ball, too. We can also carve a killer pumpkin- believe it- it's true!

"These rice krispy treats are peach."
We wanted to carry on a few of the traditions so we brought back
rubber gloves for our chicken rendition.

"Suzi! We dressed up like chickens!!"
Hanging out on the hall, talking into the night, trying hard to be quiet-
but not quite..

"I've got a 7:45 class!"
We spend time together- activities, fellowship, ER, Let's Go. There's
unity, closeness and friendship to show.

"Did someone say let's eat out?"
As we continue to grow throughout the remaining year, the memo-
ries we've been blessed with will always remain dear.

"A — men"
By Sarah Zacharias

I'll have cheese quesadillas, a bacon Cheddar melt, and a
large coke, please! Megan Brandon, MaryFrances White,
Myriam Jones, and Erin Shump anticipate the arrival of their
meals at Chili's. In order to foster growth in relationships
between hall members, many halls went out to eat together to
various restaurants in the Chattanooga area.

Another late night at

IHOP. As the night
creeps past, Jenny
Davis and Sarah
Zacharias long to go to
sleep. Late night, early
morning trips to 24
hour restaurants were
an integral part of the
college experience.

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"Guys, this is so theraputic." Sarah Ellison, John Burke,
Campbell Silman, and Kerry Lyman cooperate in carving pumpkins
at President and Mrs. Brock's house. The Brocks generously
opened up their home to Covenant students for hall activities and
a variety of other functions.

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Monkey see, Monkey do! Erin Lively and Terrie Petrella find Heidi Metrakoudes' monkey
acting a bit overwhelming. RAs were seen doing various weird things to embarass their
hall members.

In the Jungle, the mighty Jungle, the girls stay up all night! The "Jane's" of Covenant's
Jungle, Brooke Magnus, Skye Parrish, Terrie Petrella, Courtney Wismer, Laurel Tolson,
Sarah Knox, Jessica Fisher, Jenny LoPiccolo, Angie Kinsey, Leah Behm, Erin Lively,

Mallie Davis, and
Heidi Metrakoudes
pause a moment
from their late-night-
vine swinging ex-
pedition to rest in
their commons. Life
on the Jungle really
got wild after mid-
night.

A Little Jungle Louin'! Dancee Nevin,
Laurel Tolson, Terrie Petrella, Erin Lively
and Heidi Metrakoudes give creed to the
statement "There ain't no love like Jungle
Love!" Over the years many halls became
very bonded with each other.

(To the tune of the "Twelve days of Christmas")

14 new Jungle women
1 3 late nights
12 million tests
1 1 times 2 bonding women
10 encouraging extrapolations
9 frolicking freshmen
8 dilettante discussions
7 caving with Catacombs
6 salient Sunday nights
5 mayonnaise-headed girls
4 promising pranksters
3 burning candles (gasp!)
2 digestible Days of Prayer
and every girl tucked in bed safely at night.
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Back Row (I to r): Emily Martin, Lizzie Neuhoff,
Courtney Wismer, Jessica Fisher, Brooke
Magnus, Lisa Franklin, Sarah Knox, Angie
Kinsey, Laurel Tolson, Jenny LoPiccolo
Middle Row: Laini Young, Erin Lively, Jen
Yarnell, Liz Sands

Front Row (I to r): Mallie Davis, Darcee Nevin,
Heidi Metrakoudes, Skye Parrish, Terrie
Petrella

Not Pictured: Lesley Monroe, Jessica Lodge,
Maria Deutschmann, Leah Behm

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Front raw (I to r): Nathan Brauer, Paul Counts,

Bryan Arrington, Paul McDonald, Dan Birchler,

Rich Keesee, Jeremy Ross

2nd raw (r to I): Blake Gilmore, John Ragland,

Andrew Hobbs, Wil Meiners, Scott Anderson,

Mike McDonald,

3rd row (I to r): Jason Heerema, Mark Krieg

Back raw (I to r): Brian Baxter, Jeremy Deut-

schmann, John Drake, Bryan Counts, Chris

Ross, Carlos Canales, Ted Martinez, Andy

Hansen

Not Pictured: Brian Giroux, Jeremy Luther,
Toby Meyer, Sam White, Luke Wynja, Tommy
Homer, Josiah Bancroft, Tom Traxell, Kevin
Magnuson.

Some days are yellow. Some are blue. On different days, I'm differ-
ent too. You'd be surprised how many ways I change on different col-
ored days. On bright red days, how good it feels to be a horse and kick
my heels. On other days I'm other things. On bright blue days 1 flap my
wings. Some days, of course, are sort of brown. Then I feel slow and
low, low down. Then comes a yellow day. And wheeeeeee... I am a
busy, buzzy bee. Gray day... Everything is gray. I watch. But nothing
moves today. Then all of a sudden I'm a circus seal! On my orange
days, that's how I feel. Green days. Deep deep in the sea. Cool and
quiet fish. That's me. On purple days I'm sad. I groan. I drag my tail.
I walk alone. But when my days are happy pink, it's great to jump and
just not think. Then come my black days. MAD. And LOUD. I howl.
I growl at every cloud. Then comes a mixed-up day. And WHAM! I
don't know who or what I am! But it all turns out all right, you see. And
I go back to being BEAV!

By Dr. Seuss

And now... the star of our show, Alissa
Bragdon!! Second Souths Mike McDonald,
Tom Traxell, Bryan Counts, and Sam White
put Alissa in the spotlight. This sort of
antic was fashionable of the Second South
guys this year.

"This mud's for you."

Who can really enjoy
the great outdoors
without wanting to bring
some of it back in with
them? Toby Meyer, Jer-
emy Ross, Mike Mc-
Donald, Paul Counts,
Rich Keesee, Tom Trax-
ell, Nathan Brauer,
Amanda Levi, and Dan
Birchler sure couldn't
leave the mud outside.

2 nd South

That must have been some game! Mike McDonald and Paul
Counts show off the [stains] of sportsmanship. Many halls formed
intramural soccer teams and enjoyed the "clean" competition of
competing in the gym.

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Breaking the ice! Carey Eckerd and Ruth Nichols take a break
from unpacking on freshmen move in day. This year over 200
freshmen unloaded their belongings into Carter and Founders
on August 24th.

"A Man and her Women" The Gallery Girls went all out and put
on a real show for Founders Skit Night. Deborah Spiritosanto,
Jennifer Jenkins, Courtney Brooker and Katie Akin weren't afraid
to put on a painted face!

The time is 12:21 a.m. on the Gallery. Is it
the sound of silence that I hear? No. I am sit-
ting in the hallway listening to the different
noises that are filtering into the hallway.

From room 351 comes the sound of voices
singing, "Give thanks with a grateful heart,
Give thanks to the Holy One." Is this a mid-
night worship time on the Gallery?! Nope. It's
people making a new message for their answer-
ing machine with other Gal girls.

Ahhh...The sounds of the laughter from
room 348.

12:26 a.m. One of the girls has decided that
only after midnight is it safe to take out the trash in your pajamas.

12:28 a.m. Like clockwork, the woman with a million accents enters the
hallway to resume her studying position with popcorn and a Pepsi for another
all-niter.

2:40 a.m. "Hey, do you want to see a gross bug in the study commons? It
is red and has like a million feet!" I respond with a "Sure!" I walk to the end of
the hall and enter our mildew smelling study commons. On the ground I wit-
ness this red looking centipede or millipede as I was informed earlier, crawl-
ing around the floor. Slowly, it heads towards someone's umbrella, but it isn't
interesting enough to keep my attention and I return to my post in the hallway.
12:45 a.m. The Blink worker has returned to tell those of us mingling in
the hall that they ran out of food at 1 1 :00 and that there were over 50 people
there. Almost immediately after this fabulous information has been given, the
accent woman lets out a beautiful burp. "I can't help if I get the burps. You
think hearing them is bad, you should try tasting them!" Uhh, that's okay.

2:50 a.m. Who is blow drying their hair this late at night???? Who does
that!?!?

00 a.m. My observation time is over. Everyone says their good-nights as
I return to my humble abode.
By Amanda Levi

"Once Upon A Time..." Mary Katherine Jackson reads a fairytale
to Amanda Levi and Megan Toms as part of one of the Gallery
Birthday Extravaganzas. Halls have celebrations for just about
anything, but the most important celebrations of all were for
birthdays.

Back row (r to I): Crystal Pharo; Jennifer Jenkins;
Julie Dusenberry; Erin Demaree; Michele
Hardemann;

2nd row (r to I): Rachel Tilley; Carey Eckerd;
Katie Akin; Blessing Oguntebi; Mary Katherine
Jackson; Deborah Spiritosanto; Karen Richter
3rd row (r to I): Alanda Meyer; Julia Ulrich;
Megan Toms; Julia Lowry
4th row (rto I): Janna Levi, Amanda Levi; Amy
Hoxter; Bethany Weston; Courtney Brooker
5th row (rto I]: Rebecca Atha; Charity Throener;
Sarah McWilliams; Krista Tiscione

Not Pictured: Ruth Nichols

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63

i^econb Central

Top row (I to r): Joe Kaufmann, Matt Lindley,

Joe Page, David Kaufmann, Chris McCartney,

Rob Peck, Tracy Malone, Campbell Silman,

James Goodman, Daniel Lindley

Middle row (I to r): Andy Powell, Daniel Baker,

John Traver, Lauris Vidal, Doyle Allen, Dave

Wright

Bottom row (I to r): Josh Hinman, John Burke,

Davison Long, Pierson Gerritsen, Vaden Cox,

Matt Kimbrell, Jason Trimiew, Matt Kickasola

Not pictured: Paul Dreher, Jon Cheaves

Excuse me if you do not understand, but this is my thank
you card to my hall. These are the things I will always
remember.

Doo Doo Brown. "Something smells." Trampoline jumping at 2
a.m. Hall fellowship at 9 o'clock. Uncle Bud's. RAs who have
cared. Sean, Everett, John and Pierson. "How did you get that
hole in your wall?" Tables upon tables of Central guys in the
Great Hall. "Should this pillow be smoking?" Priest. HANDS
Malone. Check the Great Scots. Rock Hill rules. ALFONZO!!
The picture of Pierson from Spring Break. Going bowling or camp-
ing before Day of Prayer. "SHOTGUN!" "I am sure that Braveheart
starts at 10:30." The smelly egg. THE CENTRAL ASPECT OF
BROTHERHOOD. Yoovoma. GWWWAAAARRR. 2C. "Vaden,
don't do that." "Wayland and the dancing woman. The feet wash-
ing. "It's all your fault!" UVA!! "Quack, quack, quack." Black
man's suit. Where it's always open dorms. Traver's puns.
Thanks boys! You are like brothers.
By Tracy Malone

Roughing it! Campbell Silman, Vaden Cox,
Josh Hinman, Matt Kimbrell, Doyle Allen,
Lauris Vidal, and Davison Long share a
night out under the stars before Day of
Prayer. Times of prayer and fellowship
formed the foundation of hall unity and
friendship.

Ole, Ole, Oie, Ole, Ole,
Ole, Ola. Ola, Ole, Ole,
Jugando bien o
jugando mal. O, Yo te
quiero, es un
sentimiento. No
puedo parar. Campbell
Silman, Doyle Allen, and
other Second Central
guys chant loudly to
encourage Covenant's
soccer team. Sports
events provided many
opportunities for halls to
show their unity and
sportsmanship.

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"That's what friends are for!" Doyle Allen, David Kaufmann,
Campbell Silman, Daniel Baker, and Mike Parker share a soda
and some fellowship during their mid-class break. Warm weather
at Covenant makes outside congregating a refreshing time.

Highlands

A sneaky stairwell surprise. Highlands ladies Kristen Sandhoff , Sarah Paulk,
Christy Carlson, Laura Childs, Lisa Ayres and Heather Woods are caught
sneaking through Founders with a plate of goodies. These ladies had their
own unique way of spending Halloween night.

Looks may be deceiving! This is as calm as you will ever find these roommates.
Shauna deBoer, Charlotte Crane, Becky Huggins, and Megan Mcllhenny, like
many other four person rooms, provided a lot of excitement on their hall.

Philippians 1:20-21
"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in
no way be ashamed, but will have suffi-
cient courage so that now as always Christ
will be exalted in my body, whether by
life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ
and to die is gain."

Happy Thanksgiving! Sarah Paulk, Kristen Sandhoff,
Cara Dolenz, Jennifer Shaw, Sarah Donaldson, Megan
Mcllhenny, Lisa Ayres, Heather Woods, Becky Huggins,
Katie Ward, Shauna deBoer, Katy Morgan, Laura
Bursi, and Tesia Janos share their blessings with one
another at their Thanksgiving party. Fellowship with
other members of the hall always made holidays more
special and memorable.

Back row (I to r): Katie Ward, Sarah
Donaldson, Laura Childs, Frances Jordan,
Laura Hansen, Becky Huggins, Megan
Mcllhenny, Katy Morgan, Christy Carlson,
Susan Frazier, Candace Thole, Debbie
Legters, Shauna deBoer,
First row (I to r): Kelli Hubbs, Tesia Janos,
Laura Bursi, Jessica Maffet, Cara Dolenze,
Jamie White, Kristen Sandhoff, Jennifer Shaw

Not Pictured: Charlotte Crane, Sarah Paulk,
Rachel Altork

Highlands
65

palconp

Top row (I to r]: Sharon Davis, Jill Hancock,
Ashley Brown, Kate Luedde, Karen Grady,
Jenny Walker, Jesse Montgomery, Chandra
Solle, Laurel Usher, Joel Doerfel
2nd row (I to r): Kari Carlson, Lisa Hood,
Leighton Pauly, Amy Townsend, Melissa
Stanton

3rd row (I to r): Julie Stair, Kimberly Young,
Beth Owens, Laura Rodriguez, Taylor Gaskill
Bottom row (I to r): Treena Simington,
Jessica Spalding, Holly Brady, Erin Farquhar,
Jeanne Faucheux, Katie Hohenberger

Not Pictured: Lois Gutierrez

The Balcony is a good place to be. We're a pretty mellow
bunch. ..at least most of the time. The peaceful scene of dim
lights, quiet music, and late-night studiers does break out into
wall-art parties, wrestling matches, loud tunes, and louder
laughter, but weaving through all our sanity and craziness is a
beautiful depth and love — for God and for each other. God
has blessed this place with great individuals who really are as
diverse as our skit night outfits! And throwing all that per-
sonality together comes down to sharing our strengths and
weaknesses, triumphs and perfections, as we seek to know
God better through knowing and loving each other. It's a
strange and challenging journey, but we're learning to be sis-
ters in Christ... and it's a good thing. Life on the Balcony is
cool. The Balcony is a good place to be.

By Katie Hohenberger

Scootay . Scoobidy doo.. Jessica
Spalding and Jill Hancock weren't
"spooked" by Skit Night. These girls played
the parts of Shaggy and Daphne of "The
Scooby Doo Show" in Balcony's skit.

Lazy Daze! The Balcony
bunch of Katie Hohen-
berger, Melissa Stanton,
Jeanne Faucheux, Lisa
Hood and Laurel Usher
spent a relaxing Fall
Break together. Mid-
term breaks were simply
meant for friends and
fun!

it |

—

Caught ya! Chandra Solle catches Amy Townsend snitching a
taste of icing meant for a Balcony birthday cake. Many halls got
pretty creative when celebrating birthdays, expecially when there
was no icing left for the cake.

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Almost Ready. Emily White and Hannah Kennedy experiment
with various ingredients in an attempt to produce edible
sustenance. The apartments required students to assume some
of the responsibilities of "adult behavior" -cooking, cleaning, and
shopping.

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Little boxes on the
hillside. The duplex style of
the student apartments
boasts a kitchen, living-
room, bathroom, and two
bedrooms. Located rough-
ly a quarter of a mile from
campus, they provided a
means of gradually accept-
ing the daily details of life
in the real world.

Almost Paradise. The "apartment guys" -Thomas
Ellis, Chris Ammons, and Rob McAvoy-experience
semi-independent life in the college-owned student
apartments. Normally inhabited by upper classmen,
the apartments received some freshmen indwellers
due to the large enrollment.

The 1996-1997 school year brought with it our new sci-
ence building and a freshman class overflow -of whom
you might know better as "The Apartment Guys!" At first
Barb Schreur, Jody Barrett and I had no idea how these
sixteen men would adjust to living their first year "off cam-
pus." God allowed everything to run smoothly with a few
minor adjustments. And the guys. ..they love the extra lib-
erty that freshmen don't usually experience.

Besides these freshmen we have a myriad of other stu-
dents. Most of these are seniors, whom are striving to
graduate and/or doing student teaching.

I've really enjoyed my position as RA of the student
apartments with Jody this year. God has kept his hands of
guidance and protection over us, and He has opened up
doors of friendship for me personally with some of these
people.

By Tonielle Adams

Top row (I to r): Tonielle Adams, Dave Little,
Chris Ammons, Jeremiah Khokhar, Rob
McAvoy, Jonathan Hastings
Bottom row (I to r): Mark Wallace, Brian
Carlisle, Tim Marshall, Jonathan Thrower,
Thomas Ellis, Jody Barrett

Not Pictured: Jennifer Moore, Rachel
Wanaselja, Elizabeth Barker, Kjirsten Bentson,
Vicki Brown, Wendy Harder, Angie Grady,
Mary Persenaire, Hannah Kennedy, Emily
White, Jason Addison, Nathan Post, Ian
Mattice, Andy Keiser, Phillip Howlett, Auburn
Paulk, Kelly Yeager, Christina Apperson, Ike
Reeder, Ted Sinn, Tim Sotelo, John Gregory,
Todd McMillian, Steve Wykoff, Andy Gast

Student Apartments
67

Bob DeMarco, Evan Moore, Josh Green, and Ty Willison return to
state of "pnmitiveness" as they enjoy dinner around the pool.

Residence
Life

Gallery hallmates Knsti Cicerone, Michele Hardemann, Megan Toms,
Blessing Oguntebi, Janna Levi, Rebecca Atha, Chrystal Pharo, Bethany
Weston, and Amanda Levi find out just how fun a morning painting a
widow's house can be.

The Carter Council-sponsored dinner around the pool provides Council
member Dave Fish with the time to play with his tongs.

Campbell Silman, Joe Kaufmann, Rob Peck, Josh Hinman and Heather
Erickson fellowship around the table located in "the Cabin."

"R esidence Life Candids

With time to sit, Kelli Hubbs and Katie Ward enjoy a different environment
during Day of Prayer.

Colby Mason provides plenty of evidence that some situations just require
big hair.

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A familiar sight, the fire truck from Station 1 9 responds to fire alarms that
always seem to occur at the most inopportune moments for Carter Hall
residents.

Residence Life Candids

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ARTICLE BY JENNY LOPICCOLO

How do you achieve
community at a school like
Covenant? How do you bring
so many radically different people
together and create lasting friend-
ships? These questions can be an
swered by those who have been involved
in the various clubs found at Covenant.
Clearly, those who became involved in
some type of organization were happier
with life as students than those who did not.
Several clubs represent years and years
of existence, carrying the torches of time-
honored traditions. Psi Chi, Covenant's
psychology club, made a name for itself by
again hosting the sunrise gatherings at
Rock City for Day of Prayer. Groups like
the nursing home and inner city children's
ministries continued to work diligently to
show Christ to the world. Stoplight Cafe
continued its recent tradition of showcas-
ing up and coming musicians, including
many of Covenant's own.

Living on Lookout Mountain provided
many opportunities to enjoy the beauty of

God's creation. There
are always backpacking,
rafting, and caving trips for stu-
dents with the desire to embark

upon a weekend adventure. In ad-
dition to the well-established associa-

tions of students, new ways to play a part
at Covenant present themselves every year.
Literature fans cheered as Vicious Circle, a
reading and discussion group, became an
official gathering. The Roller Hockey Club
was the first of the new extreme games to
make its debut at Covenant; and fans of the
basketball games had a new form of half
time entertainment provided by Covenant's
first color guard. As Reformed University
Fellowship appeared at UTC, many Cov-
enant students became involved with Bible
studies and fellowship with other Christian
students. Covenant's traditions and long-
standing reputation of excellence has estab-
lished a firm foundation for students to be
actively involved and creative with their ex-
tra-curricular time.

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Student Senate

(Left to Right] Back Row: Jeremy Deutschmann, Jed Royal, John Perkins,
Matt Lindley, Aaron Thompson. Front Row: Jackson Alexander, Jeremy
Roerdink, Matt Monahan, Phil Gelston, Becky Huggins, Ashley Wykoff. Photo by

Nancy Young

Executive Slacks... The Executive Council includes Treasurer Jeremy Deut-
schmann, Secretary Ashley Wykoff, Vice President Becky Huggins, and Presi-
dent Matt Lindley. The student-elected representatives present the concerns

Of the Students tO the Board Of Trustees. Photo by Nancy Young

Class Clowns or Class Presidents? Matt Monahan, Jed Royal, Phil Gel-
ston, John Perkins, and Aaron Thompson work hard to make the year fun fori
all. The Presidents planned various activities for their classes and represent]

them at Senate meetings. Photo by Nancy Young

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Ready to serve... Jr. class council members Jeremy Jones, Mark Jenkins,
Janneke Counts, Leah Behm, Charles Royal, Phil Gelston, and Chris Moore
are always ready to serve their class. The class councils helped the presidents

plan various activities for their Classes. Photo by Nancy Young

But the bylaw says... Jackson Alexander and Phil Gelston talk over an impor-
tant issue while Becky Huggins studies the bylaws. Senate members spent
time working on various committees such as the Publications Committee and
the Joint Judiciary Committee to improve the quality of Covenant College. Photo
by Nancy Young

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ANIZATIONS

Elected student representatives seek to

voice student concerns and implement

these concerns in a real manner

The Student Senate wishes the best to the Class of lar basis. More changes were proposed in the Ser-

1997. The last four years have been a time of signifi- vanthood program resulting in a commitment by the

cant growth for the college and many of the positive administration to review the program,

changes have come as a result of our seniors. The Campus Activities Board had a strong year while

The 1996-97 Senate spent
much of its time dealing with issues
relating to the increased enroll-
ment, among other annual issues.
It remains the goal of the Senate
to be proactive rather than reac-
tive by trying to positively influence
decisions before they are made in-
stead of reacting, after the fact, to
decisions that we disagree with.

This year we dealt with several
key issues which included chapel
and Servanthood. Chapel became
the topic of debate regarding fac-
ulty and staff involvement on a regu-

Phil Gelston, Jeremy Deutschmann, and Jeremy
Roerdink man the poles while Andrew Kinzler and Laini
Young vote for officers for next year's Senate in the

Great Hall. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

offering a large number of diverse
events that were designed to ap-
peal to even the most finicky of pref-
erences. The class presidents
worked hard to establish "Burning
at the Stage" as a bonfire/ music
tradition that will last for years to
come.

The Student Senate worked hard
to establish the Student Association
as an influential group in determin-
ing school policy. We have enjoyed
serving you and thank you for giving
us the chance to be your senators
for your 1 996-97 school year.

By Matt Lindley

All aboard... John Ragland, Amanda Levi, Megan Toms, and Julia Lowry climb
aboard for a hayride at Burning at the Stage. Burning at the Stage was a
"groovable and funkdafied" event planned by the class presidents. Photo by Jenni-

Suuish... Hunter Blackburn and Kate Swierzb shoot some hoops at the Jr. and
Sr. study break. The study break was complete with banana splits, a moonwalk,
and a strength meter - all end of the semester stress relievers. Photo by Jennifer

Sham

Senate
73

The Tartan editors hurdle all

obstacles with grace, ease,

and full stomachs

Always a cherished source of Covenant moments and
instant nostalgia, the Tartan has chronicled life at Covenant
ever since the first yearbook was published during thel 956-
1957 school year. For years, students have depended on
this time-honored tradition as a way of remembering the
highlights of their college days and exploring Covenant's
history. Although the Tartan has changed throughout the
years, its purpose was still to create a top quality publica-
tion summarizing the events
of the year.

Since most students only
saw the final product, the
staff members were usually
the only students who real-
ized the hard work and time
involved in producing an out-
standing annual. Behind the
scenes, many staff mem-
bers labored intensively to
meet deadlines. This year's
staff had many new mem-
bers, but with an experi-
enced Editor-in-chief, the Tar-
tan came together smoothly.

In the fall, the editors cre-
ated layouts, the photographers shot pictures, and the
writers submitted articles. Even with this much organiza-

By Debbie Marshall

Tartan Editors: Back Row (Left to Right] Kim Collins, Robert Uthlaut. Middle
Row (Left to Right]: Kimberly Moore, Marlain Liggett, Jill Mullins, Rachel DeVries,
Esther Potoshnick, Debbie Marshall. Front Row (Left to Right]: Josh Hinman,
Janneke Counts, Frances Jordan. Photo by Jenny Johnson

tion, the work remained grueling - especially near dead-
lines. Yet, somehow, the Tartan staff survived to see their
finished product admired and welcomed by eager students
whose achievements, activities, and goals were recorded
within its pages.

Out of this group of hard-working staff members arose
friendships and learning experiences. By socializing at meet-
ings and get togethers and working so closely together on
the Tartan, several members
found lifelong friends. Also, by
working cooperatively, mem-
bers learned the importance
of trust and effective team-;
work.

Accurately covering all of
the important events of a year 1
filled with marked growth and
the challenges that it pre-'
sented did not prove to be too
much of an insurmountable
task for this year's dedicated
Tartan staff. The phrase, "Tra-
ditions in Transition," proved
to be a well selected theme
for such a tumultuous, yet sin-

gularly, remarkable year.

Publications Photographers

Photographers

(Left to Right): Andy Montgomery, Cannon Kirby, Jennifer Shaw. Photo by ciay

Tolson

RGANIZATIONS

The Bagpipe continues its illustrious

radtion of keeping all informed through

a bi-weekly, student-produced paper

The Bagpipe is a student newspaper written, edited spond to issues we cover.

and assembled by the students of Covenant College. It We are uncensored and grateful for that. We love

lis a bi-weekly paper. Some feel that this time frame Covenant College and we strive to present an accu-

Idoes not allow for adequate coverage of campus news, rate picture of it. We are not the "Gladpipe". Neither

[And they are right. But we are students, too, and are we the "Gripepipe." Our goal is to present the truth

unfortunately our time
:must be divided.

We cover the "top sto-
ries" in the news — what

I, we believe will interest and
r.
inform the student body as

,well as our subscribing
readers. We provide points
and counterpoints on is-
sues with which students

deal. We Comment On the Bagpipe Editors: (Left to Right): Rhett Bentson, Noel Bentson, Amy Metcalf,

Kjirstin Bentson, Rob Peck, Brandon Justice, Joseph Nichols, Kate Luedde,
neWS and Offer insight in Marcus Mininger, Michelle Hardeman, Josh Good, Kara Griffith. Photo by Andy

Montgomery

our editorial and opinion

I pages. And we encourage

1 letters from readers to re-

By Joseph Nichols

accurately and to stimulate
action in the minds of our
readers.

Though we often fail, we
continue on our quest to
publish "whatever is true,
whatever is noble, what-
ever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable...
[Philippians4:8],

We are the uncensored
public voice of the students
of Covenant College.

The Thorn

The Thorn is about ART.
The thorn is about you and I,
bringing forth both
praising and cursing.
It's about POETRY too,
our skin being slashed and
the blood flowing out...

Amy Riley. Photo by Scott Gast

Publications

Shingles, tools, and students successfully

combine to complete a roofing project

sponsored by the Widow's Ministry

What do large instruments of torture, rusty nails, nothing but hammers, crow bars, pitch forks, and our|
puss oozing from your palms, and falling a full story bare hands. [Through this service we were able tc|
have in common? Yup, the Widow's Harvest Ministry's learn the proper function of a pitchfork and how never'
Roofing Project. This year many different Covenant to use it near someone who was bending over.) We!

were then given a quick lesson inj
chalk lines, measuring tapes, ham-
mers, "air nails," and tool aprons.!
Before we knew it, the roof was fin- 1
ished and we were able to enjoy

students joined in to help reshingle
a widow's roof. An interview was
attempted with a student who
helped, but it was unsuccessful as
he had not fully recovered from lock-
jaw. I think he said something about
rusty nails. We managed to cram
four large guys and two girls into
an '83 Toyota Corolla in order to
get there and back, but this only
added to the overall roofing experi-
ence.

Upon arriving, We Were immedi- Josh Hager spends his Saturday working hard to serve
. a widow in need of a new roof on her house. Photo by

ately sent to the roof to scrape off Racheipmes
about five layers of shingles using

the pure aesthetic beauty of newjj

shingles on a roof while enjoying ourjj
box lunches.

So why waste a Saturday morn-
ing to develop blisters juicier than
ARA's burgers? Because we are,
called to serve others. We are toldi,
to look after the widows and this;
is just what the Widow's Harvest
Ministry aims to do.

By Greg Thompson

Homeless Ministry

(Left to Right] Back Row: Laura Rodriguez, Jenny Walker, Jonathan Davis,
Brian Carlisle. Middle Row: Lisa Gurney, Krista Tiscione, Joseph Robins, Mary
Job, Dave Graham, Jay Jacoby, Ken Langley. Seated in Front: MaryFrances
White, Molly Bruegger, Jen McKenzie, Brian Baxter. Photo by Nellie Vaughn

Nursing Home Ministry

(Left to Right]: Julia Ulrich, Heather Erickson, Amy Hudson, Heather

Hammond. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

RGANIZATIONS

3o into all the world... Jenny Walker and Laura Rodriguez talk to a mission-
ary during the Mission Emphasis Week. The missionary prayer group, Com-
nissioned, sponsored the 5th Annual Missions Conference on February 3-5.

IJ hoto by Andy Montgomery

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Widows Harvest Ministry

(Left to Right) Back Row: Megan Brandon,
Mullins, AngieVasta, Kim Collins, Julia Ulrich.
Mary Frances White, Tiffany Robeson, Spike

Jennifer Shaw

Leighton Pauly,
Front Seated:
Freed, Rachel

Lisa Gurney, Jill
Stephanie Glass,

DeVrieS. Photo by

Commissioned

(Left to Right): David Yleah, Dr. Lambert, Jessica Spalding, Sam Glaser, Casey
Prince, Michael Walters, Laura Rodriguez, Mallie Davis. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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International Students

(Left to Right): Risa Sankawa, Sila Tuju, Masaji Nakayama, Sarah Khokhar,
David Yleah, Jeremiah Khokhar, Miriam Mwaria. Photo by Nancy Young

Reformed University Fellowship

(Clockwise): Jed Johnson, Katy Morgan, Erin Farquhar, Mallory Dean,
Matthew Bryant, Frances Jordan, Kristen Sandhoff, Mallie Davis, Amy

Hudson, Scott Anderson. Photo by Andy Montgomery

Ministries

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Mu Kappa

(Left to Right) Back Row: Mallie Davis, Sarah Khokhar. Middle Row: Tabitha
Ellis, Debbie Marshall, Sarah Viss, Carolyn Hubbard, Esther Herron, Rinnie
Meiners, Laura Talley. Front Row: Tim A. Larson, Greg Wilhelm, Wil Meiners.

Photo by Mrs Pettit

Urban Young Life

(Left to Right): Vanessa Baloche, Becky Huggins. Photo by Andy Montgomery

Stayin' alive, stayin' aliue... King of Disco, Jason Trimiew, is creative in his
approach to persuade new freshmen to get involved with Young Life at the
club presentations during Freshman Orientation. Young Life was a fun club
that ministers to local high school students. Photo by Kim Collins

Inner City Children's Ministry

(Left to Right): Lisa Gurney, Liz O'Leary, Laura Hansen, Esther Potoshnick,
Molly Bruegger, Angie Case, Laini Young, Emily Beeman, Robin Arrington, Jessica
Wilson, Jeanne Faucheux, Laurel Usher, John Ohanian, David Robertson. Photo

by Nancy Young

Evangelism Club

(Left to Right) Back Row: Daniel Baker, Tim Cummings, Jeremy Jones. Front
Row: Shannon Carraher, Cherish Vance, Tim Larson, Renee DellaVecchia.

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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78

The children of missionaries enrich
Covenant's campus with their diverse
experiences and differing perspectives

This is a contribution by Sarah Viss: a poetic expression of the life of an MK.

Travelers

Even those who've stopped in one place,

snug in Georgia, Saskatchewan, or

Indiana, are traveling. Night in Richmond, this one

dreams a steamship heaving across the grey

Atlantic. Pausing at the rocky, glaring Canaries,

he looks for yellow songsters, finds

seagulls, ana sails on. He wakes up sobbing at Matadi

docks, and his wife turns, mumbles,

"What is it, sweetheart?" and sleeps again.

Another, walking home in Denver: the first raindrops

splat on dry lawns and road, and the damp, dusty scent

takes her up, hurls her into Africa, end of dry season.

She breathes it in, and sighs it out.

Raises her umbrella, never explains.

Dry brown hyacinths on a Florida beach raise cliffs

for him, Moanda in moonlight, green water

turned muddy. One dreams a sentry's fire,

puffs the gourd water-pipe and coughs himself awake

muttering Tshiluba he's tried to forget.

Another swims upriver in her sleep, stroking

against the current, never moving forward. Voices warn

of crocodiles, and she laughs.

Some travel back, hoping to find home. But even
in Africa, you must make a place
for who you are now, not just your father's son,
your mother's daughter. Little time, now,
for rivers, trees and animals that made your childhood
paradise. The jungle hides rebels; hungry, bored
soldiersblock the roads; no parts for your car, nor

medicinesfor your patients' incurable diseases...
Grown up, you no longer find breakdown in a sandpit
amusing. You're old and strong enough now
to have to help dig it out.
We are still traveling
even in the PTA, even as our children watch TV
cartoons and play with Gl Joes, video games, Legos,
and a father remembers palmwood cars and helicopters,
hot afternoons in a high mango-tree clubhouse.
A mother remembers books by lanternlight,
a small, clean monkey asleep, hugging her arm.
Would they given their children those things, if
they could? And would they send them away
to live and conspire and laugh with other children,
to cry alone, to be taught and mothered by others?

And some travel on
from state to state, country to country, leaving
friends and lovers, being left, and moving again.
They don't need to explain any more. Somewhere
Congo/Zaire merges with Kenya with Rhode Island
with Vietnam. Now and then we meet and embrace
letgo again.

When we come together we form our own nation
of travelers, of in-betweens. Even where we've blended,
stopped

trying to explain, we meet our own and know
each other — this one understands, we speak the same
memories, dream ourselves in the same overloaded truck
rattling and bumping along in a cloud of dust as we sing.

and

By Beth Rambo
Copyright (c) 1989

t ArM

It only takes a spark... Sarah Viss, Greg Wilhelm, Kristy Fair, and Damaris
Wessel relax around the campfire on a Mu Kappa camping trip at Cloudland
Canyon. This Mu Kappa tradition was one of many activities that helps make
the transition to the United States easier for MK's. Photo by Rinnie Meiners

Deep and Wide, Deep and Wide... Covenant students spend a Saturday
afternoon down in the neighborhoods of Chattanooga showing Jesus' love to
the little children. Often, they didn't know if they were reaching the children, but

they Still remained faithful to the task. Photo by Raven Crown

Ministries
79

Having no fear, the rafting

club dares the water's

natural elements to display

all their might

The underlying aspect of the White
Water Rafting Club is the confrontation
of one's own mortality
by defiance in the face
of death, in the form
of nature's most bru-
tal punishment — in es-
sence, no fear. The
second rafter is the
first loser, so don't get
left behind; we are ani-
mals and we'll drink

the water if we
You see the

have to.

raft, you see the rocks,
you feel the mist, you
taste death, and you
take another bite. As
the taste lingers and
digestion sets in, fear
must be expelled and
all else must be forgot-
ten — rafting is life, the
rest is just details.

Oh so rugged... Aaron Thompson and Pierson
Gemtson enjoy a Saturday of rafting class 3 and 4
rapids on the Ocoee which proved to be adventurous

and invigorating. Photo by Rachel Bode

By Rachel Bode,

Sam White, and

Josh Green

Backpacking Club Leaders

(Left to Right]: Alice Belz, Lydia Thompson, Andy Perkins, Matt Lindley.

Photo by anonymous 2nd Central hallmember
RGANIZATIONS -

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Caving Club

(Left to Right) Back Row: Peter Johnson, Cory Carpenter, Deborah Fish, Elizabeth
Robeson, Andrew Cook, Anne Lichlyten Sam Glaser, Carolyn Hodgson. Front
Row: Aaron Thompson, Amber Temple, David Fish, Sarah Zacharias. Photo by
caving guide

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Wilderness women... Esther Potoshnick and Rachel DeVries embark on a
weekend excursion to the Carolina mountains. The Backpacking Club endeav-
ored to bring many students closer to nature by offering several trips per year

to different destinations. Photo by Debbie Marshall

{Outdoor C/lvbs

"I'm so excited and I just can't hide it..." Backpacking makes Andy Perkins
happy all the way down to his navel. You did not have to be a professional to

attempt these excursions. Photo by Debbie Marshall

In the Eye of the Hurricane... Geremy Dolan, Deborah Fish, Tim Larson,
Lindsay Davis, and Sam Hettinger undertake the challenge provided by Hurri-
cane Cave. Caving permits both experienced and inexperienced cavers to crawl
through small confines filled with waist-high, murky water. Photo by Sam Giaser

Mountain Biking Club

(Left to Right): Brandt Sykes, David McAllister, Andy Rowe, Tir

Kurt Laudenslager. Photo by Brent Faulk

Rafting Club

McDowell, (Left to Right]: Amy Riley, Andy Rowe, Lisa Faries, Lisa Stucky, Kimberly Moore,

Gina Hasselbring, Heather McCauley, Sarah Barker, Sarah Baker, Rachel Bode,
Erin Harris, Megan Toms, Steve Wykoff, Aaron Thompson, Julie Harris, Pierson

GerritSOn, Jill Mullins. Photo by Matt Lindley

Outdoor Clubs

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Oh, what a beautiful morning! Danny Patterson, Luke Wynja, Christy Hull,
Nathan Brauer, and Mallie Davis start the day off with prayer at Rock City. Psi
Chi sponsored a sunrise prayer time at Rock City each semester on Day of

Prayer. Photo by Kathy Sherbon

Covenant intellectuals... Students listen attentively as Rev. Charles Dennison
gives a lecture on "VanTil and the Identity of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church."
Rev. Dennison was just one of the many speakers invited to speak at Philoso-
phy Club meetings. Photo by Andy Montgomery

Always Coca-Cola... Andy and Steve Rowe pose for an old-fashioned picture 1 1
The Business Club took one trip per semester to various industries and corpol,
rations to experience what they are learning about in the classroom, p/iotobji

Susan White

Psi Chi

(Left to Right) Back Row: Clay Douglass, Rebekah Paulsen, Nathan Clark,
Rachel Jimenez, Sharon Davis. Front row: Kim Elmer, Kathy Sherbon, Susan

Frazier, Ashley Brown. Photo by the Psychology Department

Pre-Professional Science Association

(Left to Right] Back Row: Cherish Vance, Elizabeth Wynja, Matthew Wright.
Middle Row: Robin Arnngton, Laura Mehne, Liz O'Leary, Steve Lindemann.
Front Row: Jonathan Davis, Tim A. Larson, Nathan Knutson, Adam Bray, Ben

Claassen, John Ohanian. Photo by Nancy Young

RGANIZATIONS

Atlanta businesses provide members of

the Business Club with insights into
marketing, finance, and management

For the spring 1 997 Business Club trip, a group of
Business majors, accompanied by Professor Smith
left at 7:30 in the morning to tour businesses in At-
lanta. We first drove to the Coca-Cola Museum to
find out more about the market-
ing history of Coca-Cola. We
started on the 3rd floor where we
learned about the origin and inno-
vation of this much-loved drink. We
eventually made our way into a
mini-cinema and watched a movie
that emphasized Coca-Cola's popu-
larity throughout the world. Next,
we descended to the 2nd floor to
see the countless ways in which
Coca-Cola has changed advertising
throughout the generations; our
tour of the second floor was con-
cluded by sampling the international
varieties of Coca-Cola drinks. Finally,
we went to the Coca-Cola parapher-
nalia shop and looked at all the
Coca-Cola stuffed polar bears, key
chains, postcards, dishes, etc.

Our second stop was the PCA
Headquarters for a tour of the

Business Club members Nate Burke, John Ragland,
Steve Rowe, Andy Rowe, Warren Trice, Mr. Smith,
and Tim McDowell pose in front of the bottling machine
on their trip to the Coke museum in Atlanta, Georgia

this spring. Photo by Susan White

main offices. It definitely gave us a better perspective
of the business side of our denomination. The tour
was ended by an informal discussion with Mr. Wallace
Anderson of Mission to the World who answered
our questions and shared how
Business majors are necessary
and in strong demand on the mis-
sion field.

Finally, we visited the World
Trade Center where we learned
how this first class facility is help-
ful in promoting commerce,
trade, and research. We were
then taken by one of our tour
guides to the U.S. Export Assis-
tance Center to see all the re-
sources available to entrepre-
neurs and business people who
are researching a country to
which they would like to export
their product(s).

Not only was this trip a great
learning opportunity, but it also
proved to be a lot of fun. We look
forward to more trips like it in
the future!

By Susan White

Business Club

(Left to Right] Back Row: Steve Rowe, Andy Rowe, Mark Krieg. Middle
Row: Lydia Thompson, Blake Gilmore, Bryan Arrington, Tim McDowell.
Front Row: Kim Klein, Debbie Marshall, Susan White, Jason Heerema.

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Sigma Tau Delta

(Left to Right] Back Row: Noel Bentson, Heather Ferngren, Lisa Stucky, Betsy
Matthews, Jesse Montgomery, Ian Mattice, Dr. Hesselink, Rachel Kennedy,
Heather Watne, Megan VanderHart, Alysse EIHage. Front Row: Joel Wells,

Kara Griffith. Photo by Nancy Young

Academic Clubs
83

Skates meet sticks and pucks as

the Roller Hockey Club rolls into

its first year of existence

Roller hockey at Covenant College? That's right, it
may sound weird, but it's a reality. This year, the
Covenant College Roller Hockey Club was born. The
summer before I came to Cov-
enant, I was wondering if I would
be able to find a place to play
hockey and some folks who might
want to play with me. I didn't want
to stop playing just because I was
going to live on a mountain.
When I heard the Student Sen-
ate talk about students creating
new clubs, I said to myself, "Let's
see what happens." I felt excited
when I learned that the Senate
had excepted my proposal and
was going to provide money for
hockey equipment.

Saturdays, at 1 :30, the games
begin. The new parking lot which

Danny Gerhardt works on his swing playing roller

hockey on the Old tennis COUrt. Photo by Scott Anderson

was the site of the old tennis courts by Barnes serves
as home for the club. Players use their own skates
and sticks are provided by the club for those who
don't have their own. Occasionally,
if there is a need for more people,
some play on foot. Small practice
soccer goals are turned into
hockey nets, and special roller
hockey balls are used instead of
pucks.

In the future, I see the club gain-
ing more interest as well as more
equipment for the players. Regula-
tion hockey goals are a possibility
and who knows, maybe Covenant
College hockey jerseys. It started
with a dream, and with persistence
and prayer, Covenant College can
be a place where students can
engage in quality roller hockey.

By Scott Anderson

Color Guard

(Left to Right] Back Row: Jenny LoPiccolo, Rebecca Atha, Laura Mehne. Front
Row: Sarah McWilliams, Kim Honaker, Kristy Farr, Michelle Murray, Blessing

Oguntebi. Photo by Nancy Young

Aerobics Club

(Left to Right) Back Row: Bonnie Fox, Kelly Yeager, Alissa Bragdon, Angie
Vasta, Sarai Ussery-Perez, Kim Collins. Front Row: Heather Erickson, Melissa
Dyches, Janneke Counts, Amy Hudson. Photo by Nellie Vaughn

RGANIZATIONS

Dancing the night away... Kate Luedde and Daniel Baker take a twirl on the
dance floor. Harry and Kathy Pinner taught ballroom dancing each week to all

who are Willing to leam. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

e^etiV* Clubs

Strike it up... The Dance Team gets the crowd riled up at the basketball
games. Everyone was excited to see the dance team reappear this year after

being dormant for a year. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Bustirv a move... Janneke Counts and the guys, Seth Toner, Mark Wallace,
and Joey Logterman, work out during aerobics in the Wellness Center. Con-
trary to popular opinion, aerobics are gender inclusive. Photo by Nellie Vaughn

Dance Team

[Left to Right]: Jessica Reph, Tiffany Robeson, Emily McCampbell, Emily White,

Laura Childs, Londa Bragdon. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Roller Hockey

[Left to Right) Back Row: Kent Shore, Paul Counts, Andrew Hobbs, Peter
Johnson. Front Row: Scott Anderson, Jesse Haga, Andrew Kinzler, Tim A.

Larson, Danny Gerhardt. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Active Clubs
85

Fstlaxiriec Clubs

Stoplight Cafe

(Left to Right): Sarah Talanco, Paige Nelson, Lydia Thompson, Lauris Vidal,

Valerie Howard. Photo by Nancy Young

Vicious Circle

(Left to Right): Michael Royal, Jenny LoPiccolo, Charlotte Crane, Jenna Stowe,
Autumn Fredricks, Jeanne Faucheux, Leah Kring, Stephen Hitchcock, John

Perkins. Photo by Cannon Kirby

"A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth."
Shelley, "A Defense of Poetry" Jeanne Faucheux reads poetry at e|
Stoplight Cafe in the mailroom. Poetry, an aspect of Stoplight Cafe, pen-
etrates the whole person, mind, SOUl, and body. Photo by Cannon Kirby

Would you like whipped cream on your Latte? Mary Frances White and
Molly Bruegger have discovered that Stoplight Cafe is definitely the place to be
on a Friday night. Stoplight Cafe not only provided coffee from Grey Friars, but
a place to hang out on the weekends, and a venue for aspiring Covenant

musicians. Photo by Tim Marshall

"Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking
that makes what we read ours."- John Locke Literary lovers Jenny LoPiccolo,
Leah Kring, Michael Royal, Jeanne Faucheux, John Perkins, Jenna Stowe, Stepher
Hitchcock, Charlotte Crane, and Autumn Fredricks pour over the great classics
such as Dante's Inferno and A Tale of Two Cities . Believe it or not, this was not

required for a class. Photo by Cannon Kirby

RGANIZATIONS

Through the molding and

melding of clay the Pottery Club

ignites the creativity of all

willing to participate

An ancient ritual has been reborn
lege, a tradition that has marked
civilizations and uprooted creativity
in potters of all worlds. The Pottery
Club was started in order to pro-
vide Covenant College students the
opportunity to experience this time-
honored tradition.

Starting with nothing more than
an old broken down electric kiln and
an empty room in the Art Barn, the
pottery club got $3,000 from the
Senate for it's first semester of ex-
istence. With that money, the club
was able to get, among other
things, two brand new electric
pottery wheels; they fixed the
broken down kiln and purchased
1,000 pounds of clay to get
started. The first semester was a
slow one of getting set up and was

at Covenant Col- low in participation.

The Pottery Club was a favorite this year, and Angie
Vasta was one of the teachers during many of the
hours the art barn was open. Photo by Jill Muiiins

The second semester, however,
sprang to life with the pottery
room being open seven days a
week with "pottery teachers" avail-
able to teach students willing to
try working with clay as a medium.
The club is continuing to grow with
the construction of a wood burn-
ing brick kiln outside the Art Barn.
From now on, a place will be
open for all students, from begin-
ner to expert. They will be able to
express themselves through the
art of pottery from the time they
are freshmen until after they
graduate. The vision of the pot-
tery club is to one day start an
official pottery class, helping to fur-
ther the prospect of Covenant Col-
lege offering an art major.

IM —

By Angie Vasta and Ty Willison

Relaxing Clubs
87

BASIC,

recently reorganized, provides
service through song

Some upperclassmen may remember that B.A.S.I.C.
was a club here at Covenant a few years ago. It was a
support group for African Ameri-
can students to fellowship together
but it also included other races.
B.A.S.I.C. (Brothers And Sisters In
Christ) today still includes all races
and ethnic backgrounds. The pur-
pose of the club is to serve the Cov-
enant community and impact the
lives of individuals through song and
service (Col. 3:16-17). Primarily
gospel music is used as a way of
doing this. During the month of Feb-
ruary, B.A.S.I.C. engaged in sev-
eral activities that were focused on
Black History Month. This month

was set aside so
reminded of their

Cupid (Vaden Cox] is surrounded by ladies in red (Beth
Duke, Jessica Wilson, and June Webb) in the Great
Hall on Valentine's Day when B.A.S.I.C. delivered singing
telegrams to faculty, staff, and other students during

lunch. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

that African Americans could b
heritage and also so that other
could be informed of it. The grou
led a chapel service that consiste
of various spirituals and poems the
reflect upon the lives of those Afr
can Americans who greatly contril
uted to the development of thi
country. In the same way, the pu
pose of B.A.S.I.C. on the whole i
to contribute to this country. In th
same way, the purpose of B.A.S.I.C
on the whole is to contribute to th
campus the expressions of our lov
for Jesus Christ through song t
showing our love for one anothe
Come join us!

By June Webb and Pam Lucas

Behind the scenes... Awaiting their parts in the spring play, Beth Duke listens It was just a pancake fire... Firefighters Brian Baxter, Steve Lindemann,

to Paul Dreher, while Tim A. Larson and Sam Hettinger study. Many months of Kari Carlson, Kim Elmer, Eric Tuininga, Brian McKeon, and Wil Meiners rush

preparation are necessary to perfect the Mineshaft Players' performances. to the scene (again) to save Carter from destruction. Students can volunteer

Photo by Andy Mongomery for the fire department during their years at Covenant. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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Suave, sophisticated politicians. Covenant College student Matthew Bryant
aids Congressman Zach Wamp in his bid for a seat in the House. Though an
attempt to form a Young Republican's club did not materialize, opportunities

to engage in local political affairs Still abounded. Photo by anonymous bystander

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Clean Plate Club

(Left to Right]: Mathew Witherow, Bryan Counts, Sam White, Mike McDonald,

Jessica Colvert. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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C.A.K.E. (Covenant Auto Klub Extraordinaire)

(Left to Right): Scot Redpath, Luke Wynja, Joel Sell, Jack Story, Jonathan
Brindley, Bob DeMarco, Evan Moore, Lydia Thompson, Brady King. Photo by

Nancy Young

B.A.S.I.C. (Brothers and Sisters In Christ)

(Left to Right): June Webb, Lizzie Neuhoff, Sarai Ussery-Perez, Pam Lucas,
Laini Young, Blessing Oguntebi, Joanna Hastings, Jennifer Bajuelo. Photo by

Jennifer Shaw

Mineshaft Players

(Left to Right) Back Row: Jolene Moore, Kathy Vaughn, Sarai Ussery-Perez,
Sharon Davis, Tim A. Larson, Jessica Wallis. Middle Row: Grace White, Laura
Mehne. Front Row: Michael D. Walters, Megan Vanderhart, Paul Dreher, Beth
Duke, Bill Higgins, Jeannette DiBernardo. Photo by Jennifer Show

Various Clubs

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Chorale

(Left to Right) Back Row: Ken Langley, Shannon Kiser, Albert Leavengood, John Porter, Marcus Mininger, Nathan Carlson, Luke Wynja, David Kaufmann,
Bill Anderson, Dan Steere, John Ragland, Thomas Andreas, Brian Delmar. Third Row: Jon Larson, Travis Knight, John Livingston, Tim Gregson, Matt
Kickasola, Danny Patterson, James Richardson, Steve Lindemann, Tim A. Larson, Nathan Brauer, Jonathan Hastings, Ben Baxter. Second Row: Kim
Crocker, Dana Hopson, Olivia Pugh, Walker White, Scharlie Frame, Carey Kisling, Emily McCampbell, Ruth Grossman, Beth Duke, Skye Parrish, Mynam
Jones, Summer Ray, Sarah Barker. Front Row: Dr. Hamm, Rachel Tilley, Amy Hudson, Jessica Wallis, Laura Bursi, Shannon Carraher, Amanda Floyd,
Miriam Mwana, Christy Carlson, Megan VanderHart, Christy Hull, Erin Farquhar, Joanna Hastings. Photo by professional photographer

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Madrigals

(Left to Right] Back Row:James Richardson, Shannon Kiser, Emily McCampbell, Danny Patterson, Mr. Friberg, Dr. Hamm, Matt Kickasola, Julie Sherbon,

Travis Knight, Amy Moffitt, Tim Gregson.

Front row: John Livingston, Skye Parrish, Mynam Jones, Wendy Harder, Jessica Wallis, Rachel Tilley, Jeremy Hutson. Photo by anonymous bystander

KGANIZATION'S

Symphonette

(Left to Right) Back Row: Matthew Bryant, John Drake, Kim Honaker, Albert Leavengood, Naomi Turner, Carolyn Hodgson, Amber Temple, Jennifer
LoPiccolo, Dr. Monroe, Eric Hanson. Third Row: Jacinto Cobos, Barbara Clark Acuff, Stephen Panchadd, Megan Toms, Penny Phillips, Bethany Weston,
Sarah Armes, Christy Carlson, Sarah McWilliams, Marcus Mininger, Kimberly Moore, Rob Peck, Campbell Silman. Second Row: Shauna DeBoer, Kara
Griffith, Kim Elliot, Brian Liv, Kevin Magnuson, Sharon Davis, Mathew Witherow, June Webb, Lisa Hood. First Row: Ben Baxter, Sarah Barker, Elizabeth
Wynja, Tamera Alley, Rebecca Janda, Lesley Monroe, Suzanne Sims, Jeanette DiBernardo. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Brass Choir

(Left to Right] Back Row: Albert Leavengood, John Drake, Kevin Magnuson, Campbell Silman, Marcus Mininger, Rob Peck, Mathew Witherow. Front Row:
Kim Honaker, Lisa Hood, June Webb, Sharon Davis, Kimberly Moore, Sarah McWilliams. Photo by Jennifer Shan

Music Department
91

Organizations

Kathy Pinner looks on with an approving smile as Laura Childs ar
John Ragland practice their ballroom dancing. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Backpackers Alice Belz, Debbie Marshall, Sarah Paulk, Greg Thompson,
Josh Hinman, Matt Lmdley, Liz Sands, and Lydia Thompson wake up to
a surprise of snow on the fall trip to Savage Gulf State Park. Photo by

Rachel DeVries

Colorguard members, Jenny LoPiccolo, Sarah McWilliams, and Kim
Honaker converse with each other after their halftime performance.

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Who would ever guess that Stoplight Cafe would include a test of your
coordination? Entertainment between songs takes the strangest of

forms. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

RGANIZATIONS

Emily McCampbell, Joanna Hastings, Miriam Mwarvia, Rachel Tilley,
and Shannon Carraher take time to do a little shopping and sightseeing
on Chorale Tour in a small Vermont town. Photo by Amy Hudson

MK's, Tim A. Larson, Sarah Armes, Esther Herron, Greg Wilhelm all
scream for ICECREAM at a social held at the Pettit's house. Photo by

Rinnie Meiners

Geremy Dolan, Angie Vasta, and Kim Collins take a break from a busy
day and spend time talking to women at the Widow's luncheon. Photo by

Jennifer Shaw

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ARTICLE BY JANNEKE COUNTS

Growth inevitably
brings change. And the
growth occurring in the sports
programs at Covenant has indeed
introduced transitional aspects into the
otherwise traditional programs. The tra-
ditions of commitment, perseverance,
and excellence continue to dominate as
the changes brought about by young,
fresh, new "blood" bubble to the surface.
From basketball to volleyball, transitions
(changes) co-exist with established tra-
ditions.

Although steeped in tradition, many of
the individual sports programs have un-
dergone change. Both the men's and

women s soccer pro-
grams experienced a tran-
sitional year as many freshmen
joined the ranks. The cross-country
team bid farewell to Coach Taylor while
the volleyball team welcomed new coach,
Kimberly Hayes, to the team. Both the
men's and women's basketball teams ex-
perienced little change and instead, built
upon the return of several starters.

Growth and maturity naturally evoke a
response. Transitions occur as the tradi-
tions are challenged and perfected. The
sports programs have endured these
growing pains in their quest for continual
improvement.

Senior sweeper Teddy Sinn was an imposing figure
for Scot opponents over the past four years. Photo by

Jennifer Shaw

After cruising to a 2-0 victory ouer Tennessee
Temple, the Scots take time to thank the Scotland

Yard crowd. Photo by Nathan Post

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Even with shorter hair, halfback Scott Noll provided a speedy spark first off the bench and then as a
starter with two goals and a team-high five assists. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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Article by Josh Good

The fall of '96 was a growing season for
this year's Varsity Scots. With only one re-
turning senior starter, Captain Teddy Sinn,
the team's seventeen-game journey contained
both highs and lows.

Highlights of the season accompanied a
thrilling 4-4 tie against 7th nationally-ranked
Birmingham Southern, a team that went on
to play in this year's NAIA National Final at
Legion Field in Alabama. Tied at the end of
regulation, Covenant's men rallied to a 4-2
lead before Birmingham tied the match at the
close of the second overtime period.

A decisive 2-0 victory over longtime ri-
val Lee College was another impressive
match for the Scots. Several last-minute
comebacks in matches, especially against
Transylvania University and Anderson Col-
lege, showed a great deal of persistence for
the young squad.

But the season contained several setbacks
as well. Bryan College, who had previously

Back Row: Stephen Hitchcock, Kurt Halvorson, Teddy Sinn, Anthony Tucker

Fourth Row: James Goodman, Daniel Herron, Aaron Tolson, Jackson Alexander, Ian Mattice

Third Row: Jason Trimiew, Matt Kimbrell, Josh Good, Ike Reeder, Jake Bye, Cory Carpenter

Second Row: Matt Cobb, Zack Hughes, Scott Noll, Sam Hettinger, Chris Moore, Ben Collison, Coach

Brian Crossman

Front Row: Josh Hager, Jarred Taylor, Todd McMillan, Andrew Cook, Daniel Steere

Photo by Jennifer Sham

Before a match versus rival Berry College, the Covenant Scots prepare with their ceremonial huddle

and Chant. Photo by Andy Montgomery

never beaten (and indeed never scored on)
Covenant College in their school history, fi-
nally defeated the Scots in a closely-played
1-0 victory on the Scots' home turf. That
match, combined with a loss to TVAC com-
petitor Bluefield College, gave Covenant the
3rd place ranking as they headed into the con-
ference playoffs. There, a disappointing loss
3-1 loss in the tournament's opening round
ended the Scots hopes of securing the the
conference title.

Several individual Scots received post-
season honors, however. Junior goalkeeper
Todd McMillan was named First Team All-
Conference, and Sophomores Stephen Hitch-
cock and Anthony Tucker were honored as
Second Team All-Conference players. Cap-
tain Teddy Sinn was named a Second Team
All-South player, and Jesse Montgomery,
Josh Good, and Chris Moore were named
Academic All-Americans.

8-31

Scot's Scores

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Berry College

9-03

Brewton-Parker College

9-07

King College

9-11

Martin Methodist College

9-14

Milligan College

9-18

Lee College

9-21

Tennessee Wesleyan College

9-24

Tennessee Temple University

9-27

Cumberland College

9-28

Transylvania University

10-02

Birmingham Southern College

10-05

Bluefield College

10-08

Bryan College

10-12

Montreat College

10-19

Piedmont College

10-21

Anderson College

10-26

Tusculum College

11-08

TVAC Conference Semi-Finals

11-09

TVAC Conference Champion

ship

11-16

Regional Championship

Men's Soccer
97

Senior Sarah Duble, one of the few remaining Lady
Scots from the club team of 1993, provided leader-
ship to a freshmen-laden team. Photo by Andy Montgom
ery

Sweeper Jill Hancock anchorecf a strong defense
that surrendered only nine goals on the season, four
of which occurred after the first game. Photo by Jenni-
fer Shaw

The overall play of center midfielder Kim Brock was instrumental in the Lady Scots 10-3 campaign,
including a nine game winning streak to close out the regular season. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Article by Coach Mark Duble

The Lady Scots moved into the fall of
1 996 with several things that would never
be the same again after the season ended.
This would be the final year that a player
from Covenant's club team would be on
the squad. All the ladies who had started
their college playing careers as club play-
ers were graduating. Katie Hohenberger,
Sarah Duble, Kate Luedde, Samantha
Mitchell, Chandra Solle, these were the
final bunch of building blocks that our
womens' program was built on. Thank
you ladies for your contribution to the
team and the school.

The transition was made and a new tra-
dition began. The Lady Scots will always
be varsity players thanks to the work of
club players who held the team idea to-
gether early in it's existence. The best
standard set by our outgoing seniors was
a visit into the top 25 in the nation in the
NAIA. With a record of 12-4, and wins
over number 1 5 Midway, and all TVAC
opponents the Lady Scots ended their
third varsity season as the Independent
Group Champions and earned a second
trip to the region playoffs in as many years.

Well done Ladies.

Back Row: Stacey Ogburn, Katie Hohenberger, Kim Brock, Chandra Solle, Kate Luedde, Sarah Lown,
Elizabeth Hastie, Beth Owens, Katie May, Jill Hancock, Dawn Swinney, Maija Iverts, Lisa Weir
Front Row: Sarah Duble, Kim Rollins, Kathryn Voight, Rachel Powell, Polly Johnson, Samantha Mitchell,
Erin Harris, Beth Gasaway, Rachel Jimenez, Sarah Donaldson

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Scot's Scores

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8-3 1 University of Mobile

9-07 Carson-Newman College

9- 1 1 Birmingham Southern College

9- 1 4 Anderson College

9-17 Lee College

9-20 UTC

9-2 1 Tennessee Wesleyan College

9-27 Union College

9-28 Lindsey Wilson College

10-05 Midway College

10-12 Montreat College

10-16 Mary ville College

10-26 Martin Methodist College

10-31 Tusculum College

11-08 Independent Group

Semifinals

1 1 -09 Independent Group Finals

11-15 Regional Semifinals

Sarah Lown,

11-16 Regional Finals

a Mitchell,

Coaches Mark Duble and James "Bones" VanSteenburg, both former Covenant standouts, guided
the Lady Scots to the Regional Semi-Finals, where they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to host Berry College.

Photo by Jennifer Shan

Women's Soccer

The Covenant Scots Joe Kaufmann, dave
Kaufmann, Rhett Bentson, Mark Wallace,
Jeremy Jones, Phil Gelston, and Dan
Emersonspot rival Lee an early lead, before
squashing them in the overall standings. Photo

by Nathan Post

Scot's Scores

OPPONENT

9-07

9-14

9-21

9-28

10-05

10-12

10-26

11-02

11-16

Covenant Dual Meet
Carson-Newman Invitational
Lee College Classic
Greensboro Invitational
Georgia State Championships
Oglethorpe University
Covenant Invitational
Mid-South Regional Meet
NAIA National Championships

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A solitary Joe Kaufmann sprints up the final hill on

the way to the finish line. Photo by Nathan Post

Dave Kaufmann, Joe Kaufmann, and Jeremy
Jones engage in pre-race stretching and mental

preparation . Photo by Nathan Post

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After two seasons of break-through
success, the 1996 Scots suffered a set-
back in the loss of key seniors to gradu-
ation and top runner Phil Gelston to in-
jury. So the rookies were called upon to
fill in the holes. Newcomers Wil
Meiners, Dave Kaufmann, and Mark
Wallace all made significant contribu-
tions. Another big addition to the cross-
country program this season was Eddy
Hilger, who joined David Taylor as co-
coach. (Hilger was instrumental in tak-
ing the program to a higher level two
years ago when he was the team's cap-
tain and top runner.) He will take over
as head coach next season as the team
says good-bye to Coach Taylor. (Under
Taylor the men's program has become
the best in the conference.) Now Hilger
hopes to take the team to an even higher
level. The 1997 season looks promising
with the return of Gelston and four of
the top five runners.

Back Row: Wil Meiners, Rhett Bentson, Dave Kaufmann, Jeremy Jones, Rob Peck

Front Row: Assistant Coach Eddy Hilger, Travis Knight, Joe Kaufmann, Mark Wallace, Coach David Taylc

Photo by Andy Montgomery

Covenant's top runner Phil Gelston will look to
dominate the competition next year after an injury-
prone '96 campaign. Photo by Nathan Post

Men's Cross-Country

101

Lady Scot runners, Leah Behm, Naomi Turner,
Rachel Whitehead, Sarah Knox, Sarah Talanco,
and Catherine Middendorf, stretch out and cool
down after a grueling home meet. Photo by Nathan

Post

Scot's Scores

OPPONENT

9-07

9-14

9-21

9-28

10-05

10-12

10-26

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11-16

placed 257th at Nationals in 20:45, her personal

best. Photo by Nathan Post

After a rainy, stormy meet the Lady Scots, Rebe-
kah Cameron. Catherine Middendorf, Sarah Knox,
Naomi Turner, Carolyn Hubbard, Sarah Talarico, Leah
Behm and Rinnie Meiners, give the "thumbs-up" while
drying off in the Covenant Grounds building. Photo by

Nathan Post

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By Rinnie Meiners

Thighs screaming and lungs gasping,
the women's cross-country team finished
one more successful season of excellent
running. Encouraged by Coach Taylor,
as well as new co-coach, Eddy Hilger,
the women had an exciting year. Led by
captains Catherine Middendorf and
Emily McCampbell, the women grew
close to each other through weekly pre-
race prayer times, as well as countless
miles together. Their theme of unity and
encouragement was seen in their pack-
attacks, and on the track and other diffi-
cult runs.

The cross-country team started the year
with the traditional run at Racoon Moun-
tain. Practice contained added variety
this year, with weekly visits to the Na-
ture Center and Ridgeland track, as well
as the usual bluff runs, combined with
other Lookout Mountain runs.

With the loss of their top runner, Abby
Reeder, no one was sure how the

women's cross-country team would do.
Yet with the return of runners Catherine
Middendorf, Carolyn Hubbard, Naomi
Turner, Mary Miner, Leah Behm, Emily
McCampbell and Rebekah Cameron, as
well as new runners Sarah Talarico,
Rachel Whitehead, Rinnie Meiners and
Sarah Knox, the team did very well. They
had the highest win-loss record of all the
athletic teams this fall, 35-1 1 . They came
in first in two meets and placed well in
the rest of their meets. The team placed
a disappointing fifth in Regionals, but
were excited to send sophomore Carolyn
Hubbard to Nationals where she placed
257th with a personal record of 20:45.

The women's cross-country team is
looking forward to an exciting season
next year. They are losing three runners,
Emily McCampbell, Rachel Whitehead,
and Rinnie Meiners, and are anticipating
the addition of some excellent new run-
ners.

Back Row: Assistant Coach Eddy Hilger, Rachel Whitehead, Emily McCampbell, Catherine Middendorf,

Sarah Knox, Coach David Taylor

Front Row: Rebekah Cameron, Naomi Turner, Leah Behm, Carolyn Hubbard, Rinnie Meiners, Mary Miner

Photo by Andy Montgomery

Catherine Middendorf and Carolyn Hubbard were
often seen at the front of the pack during this past

season. Photo by Nathan Post

Women's Cross-Country

103

Despite an injury riddled season, junior Lisa
Franklin, shown here just before a potential spike,

bounced back With a Strong finish. Photo by Cannon

An imposing force at the net, sophomore Sarah
Vonhof finished second in the conference in kills and

fourth in attacks. Photo by Cannon Kirby

Four year starter Tricia Tucker closed out her stellar career in 1996 ranked third in the conference in

assists for the Season. Photo by Cannon Kirby

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The fall of '96 was a transitional and
rebuilding season for this year's Lady
Scots volleyball team. With first year
coach, Kimberlee Hays, who came to us
from Bryan College, along with a team
that did not have much experience on the
court with one another there were
changes to adjust to. Despite the transi-
tions, the ladies came together, grew as
a team, and played hard.

The Lady Scots finished fifth in the
TVAC conference this season. A high-
light of the season includes starting off
very strong in an opening tournament at

the University of the South. Also, de-
feating rival Bryan College in extremely
close matches both on home turf as well
as on their court was a definite highlight.
The ladies also played very strong against
nationally ranked Lee College.

Seniors Tricia Tucker, Amy Huffine,
and Ashley Brown will be greatly
missed. Each one of them has left
behind a legacy of truly working
hard and being committed. Next
season brings more transition and
rebuilding, but the Lady Scots will be a
strong team once again.

Back Row: Assistant Coach Dave Franklin, Lisa Franklin, Sarah Sligh, Allison Fekete, Tricia Tucker, Jenny

Davis, Coach Kimberlee Hays

Front Row: Amy Huffine, Lisa Faries, Ashley Brown, Sarah Vonhof, Heather McCauley, Jessica Doerfel

Photo by Andy Montgomery

Scot's Scores

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Tennessee Temple University

Clinch Valley College

Bluefield College

Bryan College

Milligan College

King College

Clinch Valley College

Bluefield College

Martin Methodist College

Tennessee Temple University

Montreat College

Bryan College

University of the South

Lee College

King College

Milligan College

Lee College

Piedmont College

Montreat College

Piedmont College

Last year, Coach Kimberlee Hays played volleyball for Bryan College. This year, she coached the Lady

Scots squad. Photo by Cannon Kirby

Volleyball
105

Jake Wails banks in an easy lay-up With a soft
shooting touch, Walls was the Scots top outside

shooting threat. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

"Hang Time!" Senior co-captain Brian Giroux takes
control in the late minutes of the game. Although the
Scots primary ball handler, he still averaged 12.

ppg . Photo by Jennifer Shaw

In his final year with the Scots, Senior co-captain Jeremy Luther averaged 16.2 ppg, garnering All-
Conference team honors. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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By Coach Ken Brooks

The 1996-97 season for the men's bas-
ketball team proved once again the old
adage in sport that there is a fine line be-
tween winning and losing. The Scots
returned four starters from the 1995-96
team which finished 14-6 in the TVAC
conference, good enough for second
place and the Scots highest finish ever.
Expectations were high, but several fac-
tors inhibited the Scots from repeating the
success of a year ago. Numerous inju-
ries to key personnel as well as an ex-
tremely tough schedule were primary rea-
sons why the Scots completed the year
with a 12-23 overall record and 8-10 in
the TVAC conference. The Scots non-
conference schedule included competi-
tion against seven nationally ranked op-
ponents as well as NCAA I member

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I opponents. The team finally got
healthy towards the end of the year
which resulted in better play. The
Scots made it to the semi-finals of its
conference tournament and lost a
hard-fought double overtime thriller
against Virginia Intermont. This game
was for a bid to the national tournament.
Leading scorers for the year were Jer-
emy Luther (16.8 ppg), Brian Giroux
(12.5 ppg), Matt Davis and Jake Walls
(10.2 ppg). Walls finished the year
shooting .513 from three point range
which was good enough for fifth in
the country and Jeremy Luther was
named to the All-Conference team.
The Scots finished ranked 14th na-
tionally in free throw shooting at .73 1 .

Back Row: Coach Ken Brooks, Jake Walls, Cedric Thomas, Mike Vonhof, Matt Davis, Sean Hildebrandt,

Trainer Elizabeth Gurney, Manager Danny Gerhardt

Front Row: Seth Toner, Clint Ball, Joey Logterman, Jeremy Luther, Brian Giroux, John Weaver, Jon Maffet

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Scot's Scores

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79-57 Bryan College

70-73 Clinch Valley College

69-75 Virginia Intermont College

86-61 King College

76-71 Milligan College

67-82 King College

71-81 Milligan College

75-80 Tennesse Weslyan

84-75 Alice Lloyd

63-61 Bryan College

78-77 Montreat College

76-59 Clinch Valley College

67-74 Virginia Intermont College

70-74 Tennessee Weslyan

Junior transfer Matt Davis wowed the crowd throughout the season with his high-flying dunks and shot

blocking Skills. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Men's Basketball
107

Team MVP and Ail-American honorable men-
tion Angela Heisig returned from a knee injury
to lead the Lady Scots to a first-ever berth in the

NAIA National Tournament. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Scot's Scores

] OPPONENT

74-56

Tennessee Temple

95-63

Bryan College

89-88

King College

89-62

Virginia Intermont College

69-68

Clinch Valley College

71-82

Milligan College

90-67

Lee College

79-57

Tennessee Temple

79-86

Milligan College

90-91

Tennessee Wesleyan College

90-59

King College

89-62

Alice Lloyd College

73-63

Bryan College

103-65

Montreat College

102-97

Clinch Valley College

89-76

Virginia Intermont College

71-80

Tennessee Wesleyan College

87-72

Bluefield College

59-56

Alice Lloyd College

88-67

Montreat College

100-65

Bluefield College

74-63

Clinch Valley College

86-80

Tennessee Wesleyan College

65-96

Milligan College

After one of her team-high 3.18 steals per game,
junior transfer Crystal Anderson drives to the hoop

for a lay-up. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

With a literal "kick-out" pass to a teammate,

Kim Klein shows quick reflexes. She returned mid-
way through the season to provide senior leadership

despite past knee injuries. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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By Kim Klein

This season was an incredible one for
the Lady Scots. After a 10-18 overall
record last season, the Lady Scots were
able to turn that record around to an im-
pressive 21-7. The Lady Scots also im-
proved their TVAC Conference record
from a year ago at 9- 1 1 , to this year's 14-
4, and a third-place regular season finish.
Perhaps the greatest accomplishment for
the Lady Scots this season was a trip to
the NAIA Division II National Tourna-
ment in Angola, Indiana. This was the
first time in Covenant's history for the
Lady Scots.

This season was a lot of firsts for the
Lady Scots. Besides going to the Na-
tional Tournament, the Lady Scots re-
corded the most victories in the school's
history in the TVAC. It was also the first
time the Lady Scots had ever finished

higher than fifth place in the TVAC. The
third place finish allowed the team to host
the first round game of the conference
playoffs, again the first time ever. They
recorded two TVAC playoff wins. One
of the wins was an upset to Tennessee
Wesleyan, who finished second during
the regular season in the TVAC. The sec-
ond place finish in the tournament earned
the Lady Scots a trip to Angola.

The success of the team this year was
due to the determination of the senior
class to "Aim for Angola" and the hard
work and dedication of everyone on the
team. Next season looks promising as
the Lady Scots return three starters. They
will once again look to finish high in the
conference and earn a chance to partici-
pate in the NAIA Division II National
Tournament.

Back Row: Laranda Mullinax, Destiny Rahrer, Coach Sue Rowe, Charity Anderson, Coach Tami Smialek,
Heather Hammond, Kristy Clark

Front Row: Manager Angi Grady, Crystal Anderson, Jennifer Brown, Angela Heisig, Jodi Krieg, Kim Klein

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Freshman phenom Kristy Clark garnered All-Fresh-
man and All-Conference honors in the TVAC while
leading the Lady Scots in scoring, 3-pt FG % and FT

%. Photo by Jennifer Shan

Women's Basketball

109

Men's Intramural Soccer

Get that out of here! Joseph Nichols sends the

ball back hard the Other Way. Photo by Andy Mont-
gomery

Men's Intramural Soccer Champions:

James "Bones" VanSteenburg, Jr., Dave Harkins, Xavier Cabezas,

Jeremy Davis Photo by Andy Montgomery

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Photo by Andy Montgomery

Looking to pass, Dave Kaufmann brings the ball up the floor. Photo by Andy

Montgomery

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Women's
Intramural Soccer

After receiving the pass, Franceses Kellogg prepares to take another shot

On goal. Photo by Andy Montgomery

Defense is the key! Elizabeth Robeson tries to get the offense going with her

Stellar defense. Photo by Andy Montgomery

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Back Row: Coach Travis Horton, Emily Martin, Jessica Lodge, Laurel Tolson, Courtney Wismer, Darcee

Nevin, Maria Deutschmann, Angie Kinsey, Coach Jake Walls

Front Row: Jessica Fisher, Laini Young, Vicki Brown, Lisa Mortellaro, Liz Sands

Photo by Andy Montgomery

RA us. RA! Mandy Brown decides the best way
to get the ball past Colby Mason. Photo by Andy

Montgomery

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Men's Intramural Basketball

"The air up there!" Andy Rowe rises up for the Brandon Justice stops Daniel McKinney's attempt at a basket.

jump Shot. Photo by Jennifer Shaw Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Men's Intramural Basketball Champions:

Back Row: Dan Emerson, Phil Howlett, Troy Duble, Dave Taylor,
Phil Gelston, Dave Kaufmann, Wil Meiners, Toby Riggs
Front Row: Jeremy Jones, Eddy Hilger, Rob Peck

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Running full speed, Travis Poortinga puts the move on Marty

Marquis On his Way to the basket. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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Women's
Intramural Basketball

"Taking it to the rack!" Laurel Usher drives hard to the basket. Photo by Jennifer

Shaw

Women's Intramural Basketball Champions:

Back Row: Coach Jake Walls, Angie Kinsey, Darcee Nevin, Sarah Vonhof, Skye Parrish, Maria
Deutschmann, Lisa Franklin, Allison Fekete
Front Row: Liz Sands, Emily Martin, Laini Young

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Michelle Seda puts on her game face. There
is no fooling around for Michelle when she comes

to play intramural basketball. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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Intramural Volleyball

Intramural Volleyball Champions:
Keeping her eye on the ball, Jenny Davis pre- Back row: Seth Toner, Kirk Shore, Josh Keck, Rob Wackes. Front row: Skye Parrish, Katie Akin, Allison
pares to unleash a nasty serve. Photo by Jennifer Fekete, Jenny Davis.

shaw Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Putting the ball in perfect position, Chanty Anderson sets her teammate up

for the Spike. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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Men's
Intramural Football

Dropping back to pass, Mark Wallace searches for an open receiver. Photo

by Andy Montgomery

Stiff arm! Bryan Arrington tries to avoid a pursuing Ray Hellings. Photo by
Andy Montgomery

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Men's Intramural Football Champions:

Back row: Rich Hess, Ray Hellings, Mallory Dean

Front row: Danny Gerhardt, Rob Wackes, Jeff Dennison, Scott Parrish, Kirk Shore, Daryl Fagan, Sam

Spirtosanto, Tim Johnson, Mark Wallace

Photo by Andy Montgomery

Spinning away from one tackier, Dave Franklin

looks for more yardage. Photo by Andy Montgomery

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115

Various Intramural Sports

Kathleen Gulick does a full back dive for

first down. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Women's Intramural Cross-country Champions:

Back row: Beth Owens, Elizabeth Robeson, Sarah Sligh, Katie Hohenberger
Front row: Leah Behm, Rachel Powell, Sarah Lown

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Men's 3 on 3 Champions:

Kirk Shore, Sean Hildebrandt, Jeff Dennison, Dr. Ken Brooks

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Intramural Badminton Champions:

Kurt Halvorsen, Kevin McQuillen

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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Kurt Haluorsen demonstrates that badminton is a sport of agility and

finesse. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Women's 3 on 3 Champions:

Skye Parrish, Emily Martin, Coach Travis Horton, Laini Young, Angie Kinsey

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

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Jenny LoPiccolo, Allison Fekete, Laurel Tolson, Emily Martin, Coach Joey Logterman, Lisa Franklin, Darcee into the finish line at the intramural cross-coun-
Nevin, Christy Brewer, Laini Young try meet. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Various Intramural Sports
* 117

After another big cross-country meet, the Lady Scots do their cool-
down exercises. Photo by Andy Montgomery

Hustling to beat the defender from Midway, Chandra Solle chases after

the retreating ball. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Hoping to ace the opponent with a powerful serve, Ashley Brown sets

Up tO hit the ball. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Turning the ball upfield, Jackson Alexander eludes the defender from

Berry. Photo by Andy Montgomery

118

Leaving the competition behind, Mark Wallace and Dan Emerson press

On in the Covenant Invitational. Photo by Andy Montgomery

In a sudden move to fool the defender, Joey Logterman explodes toward

the basket. Photo by Jennifer Sham

Driving the baseline, Jennifer Brown looks to avoid the double-team.

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Sports Candids
119

♦

SECTION COMPILED BY KIM COLLINS, JANNEKE COUNTS, AND RACHEL DEVRIES
ARTICLE BY TIM MARSHALL

"Anybody up for a
'Blink run,'?" comes the
faithful call of Mark Krieg to his
hallmates each night at 1 1 :30. "How
'bout a trip to Krispy Kreme," chimes
another. What would college be without
spontaneity? In an environment where
we learn just as much from each other as
we do in class, it is such a blessing to be
surrounded by people. Whether it be an
extended conversation in the Great Hall
(to the point where they come and collect
your trays) or a relaxing chat in the lobby,
fellowship is a big part of the Covenant
experience.

While some things
will never change, like
"study groups" that never get
around to studying; some things in
our lives are bound to change. Many
transformations take place in people's
lives during theirtime at Covenant, rang-
ing from spiritual growth to the budding
of life-long friendships. This year saw
the arrival of "the class of the new mil-
lennium." Freshmen adjusted to life on
their own, while seniors drew a close to
their formal education and set out to
conquer "the real world."

Elizabeth (Betsy) Kay Anderson

Minneapolis, MN

Bible

Minor: Education

"Term, holidays, term, holidays, till we leave school, and then

work, work, work till we die. " C.S. Lewis

Kristen Andrews

Suffolk, VA

Elementary Education

7 know it's a month late, hut can I still turn this in?"

Christina Rose Apperson

Laurel, MD

Sociology

Minors: Counseling, Philosophy

'Mawidge is a dweam wiffin a dweam. " The Archdean from the

Princess Bride

Bryan Keith Arrington

Salem, VA

Business

Minors: Math, Marketing

"That is pure skeet! "

Michelle Elizabeth Baldwin

Clinton, TN

Business

Minor: Marketing

'Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of

your heart. " Psalm 37:4

Elisabeth Ann Barker

St. Louis, MO

IDS (Philosophy, History, Art)

"There has to be an invisible sun;

it gives us hope when the whole day's done. " Police

Jody Anne Schickedanz Barrett

Norcross, GA

IDS (Sociology, Education, Youth Ministries)

"Thank you, Jesus, joyous Son. "

Alice Belz

Asheville, NC

Environmental Biology

"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. "

Psalm 2:5

122

Jeffrey Alan Bennett

Audubon, NJ

History

"/ am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live,

even though he dies. " John 10:25

Kjirstin Augusta Bentson

Woodbridge, VA

Mathematics

Minor: Education

"It's just my imagination running wild and too fast, but I know it

won 't defeat me. " Erasure

Londa Jill Bragdon

Greenville, SC
Elementary Education

"Oh, I can 't think about that today. I'll think about that tomor-
row. "

Mary Kay Bratcher

Nashville, TN

English, Secondary Education

"Outside of a dog, a book is a man 's best friend. Inside a dog, it's

too dark to read. " Groucho Marx

Amanda Joan Brown

Gulf Breeze, FL
Sociology
Minor: Bible

"My soul finds rest in God alone. " Psalm 62:1

Ashley Bennett Brown

Naples, FL
Psychology
"An ending is a beginning in itself. "

Jennifer Maureen Brown

Winters Park, FL

IDS (Psychology, Education, Physical Education)

"We know what happens to people who stay in the middle of the

road; they get run down. " Anuerin Beuan

Victoria Janette Brown

Miami, FL

Elementary Education (P-5)

"The foolishness of God is wiser than man 's wisdom, and the
weakness of God is stronger than man 's strength. "
I Corinthians 1:25

. Seniors

123

William Jeffrey Bryson

Flintstone, GA

Clinical Psychology

Wo regrets, only lessons learned. "

Jennifer Anne Calvert

Baltimore, MD
Elementary Education
Minor: Art
'He will do better for thee than thou with all thy care and solici-
tude can do for thyself. " Anon. 17 1 H

Jessica Leal Colvert

Tuscaloosa, AL

Psychology

Minor: Biology

'Have a good day and give a good day. " S.H.

Ryan William Corrigan

Jackson, MO

History

Minor: Philosophy

'Force binds for a time; education enchains forever. "

Vietnamese proverb

Peter Nathaniel Davis

Mechanicsburg, PA

History

Minor: Philosophy

'Do not talk with empty words; Do what you believe in. "

Mao Zedong

Jeremy Thomas Deutschmann

Walker, IA

Business

'To most people nothing is more troublesome than the effort of

thinking. " James Biyce

Maria Elizabeth Deutschmann

Walker, IA

History, Secondary Education

'So much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain

water beside the white chickens. " William Carlos William

Joel David Doerfel

Norman, OK
History; IDS (English, Philosophy, Science)

124

Cara Lynn Dolenz

St. Louis, MO

Business Administration

"Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. " F.R.

Haver gal

Sarah Leslie Duble

Lookout Mountain, GA

Elementary Education (Middle Grades)

"For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand

and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. " Isaiah 41:13

Alysse Michelle ElHage

Panama City Beach, FL

English

"Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding; in all

your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths. "

Proverbs 3:5-6

Joshua Paul Emerson

Boulder, CO

Business

Minor: Military Science

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

Joy Ann Emerson

Ohlawaha, FL
Elementary Education
"Trust God in all things.

Luke Edward Emerson

Compton, CO

Biz-to-the-OLOGY

Minor: Precious

"The Legend lives. " Pimp Dog

Heather Marie Erickson

South San Francisco, CA

History

Minor: Spanish

"All the diamonds in the world that mean anything to me are

conjured up by wind and sunlight sparkling on the sea. " Bruce

Cockburn

Heather Christine Ferngren

Corvallis, OR
English

Minor: Philosophy

"/ cannot rest from travel; I will drink life to the lees. " Tennyson

Seniors
* 125

By Michael D. Walters

Ready

Battle

The class of '97
is prepared to

take on the
challenges of a
changing world

When the 1997 senior class of Cov-
enant College leaves this institu-
tion in May and enters the "real world,"
some things will not be missed. We will
not miss dodging pieces of the exterior
of Carter Hall's tower as they plummet
towards us. We will not miss the acous-
tics of the chapel which cause a thou-
sand echoes for every word spoken, giv-
ing many students the illusion that the
speaker has started to speak in tongues.
And we will definitely not miss that first
semester of Self in Society, ugh. But with
these gripes aside, we are indebted to
Covenant College, the faculty and staff,
and to the Lord for helping us continue
to mature.

We are a class in the midst of cultural
transition. In this twisted postmodern
world, the old is subject to deconstruction
by our culture. As Christians growing
up here, we have been subjected to
postmodernism and influenced by it
whether we realize it or not.

In the face of this adversity, our minds
have been spurred on to new heights,
and this adversity has produced a class
whose thirst for knowledge seems un-

quenchable. We have felt the brisk winds
of history swirl around us as the once
seemingly invincible pillars of commu-
nism have come crashing down like the
Berlin wall and its ideology has become
more dead than Kurt Cobain. We have
also seen traditional institutions like mar-
riage and American icons like Christo-
pher Columbus and Thomas Jefferson
come under an unprecedented barrage
of deconstructionism meant to purge
their memories from the American con-
sciousness.

This is why our time at this institution
has been so meaningful. The class of
1 997 came to Covenant a naive and inex-
perienced lot. We leave here with a pro-
found sense of the importance of the
Christian faith in our lives and our
callings and the commission to trans-
form our culture and become "children
of light." We have been armed with the
tools necessary to fight against this
postmodernism, but in some cases to
adapt to it. Most of all, we can laugh, and
laugh heartily at the futility of our en-
emies' efforts because the battle is the
Lord's, and we are His foot soldiers.

Jennifer Lind (Peterson) Finch

Westville, OK

Music Education

"Place me as a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for

love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It

burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot

quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. "

Scott Matthew Finch

College Station, TX

Music Education

Ephesians 3:20-21

Kristin Linnea Fiol

Virginia Beach, VA

History

Minor: Sociology

"/ have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but

whatever I have placed in God 's hand, that I still possess. "

Martin Luther

Susan Marie Frazier

Winter Springs, FL

Psychology, Experimental Concentration

"Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their

hearts on pilgrimage. " Psalm 84:5

126

*teP

Taking on the world... Casey Prince
a.k.a. Superman shows Jessica Colvert,
Kathy Sherbon, and Betsy Matthews that
she's ready to face any foe. Graduates left
Covenant having been armed with a
worldview rooted in Christ- -the true Super

Man. Photo by anonymous bystander

No talking in the halls! Seniors Rebe-
kah Paulsen and Susan Frazier stop
for a minute in Mills to discuss their SIP
topics or plans for after graduation. Respon-
sibilities as a senior included not only wrap-
ping up classwork, but also planning for the

future. Photo by Jennifer Sham

Eric Gelston

Crystal River, FL

History

Minors: Philosophy, Bible

Robert Pierson Gerritsen

Kirkland, WA

Biology (Pre-Med)

Minor: Chemistry

"Christ is more of an artist than the artists; He works in the living

spirit and the living flesh; He makes men instead of statues. "

Vincent Van Gogh

Angela Kristine Grady

Sarasota, FL

Sociology

Minors: Business, Bible

"Rejoice in the Lord forever.

Miriam Joy Grady

Sarasota, FL

Elementary Education (Middle Grades)

Minor: Chemistry

Seniors
127

Ruth Elizabeth Grossmann

Garner, LA

Biology (Pre-Med)

Minor: Chemistry

Be Thou my vision, () Lord of my heart. Naught be all else to me,

save that Thou art. "

Wendy Dawn Harder

Miami, FL

IDS (Psychology, Sociology, Youth Ministry)

Minor: Biblical Studies

Psalm 16:5-6, Romans 11:33-36

David Allen Harkins

Somerset, NJ

Elementary Education (P-5)

Minor: Psychology

"Time flies when you 're having fun. "

Julie Fontaine Harris

Germantown, TN

Biology (Pre-Med)

Minors: Chemistry, Education

'My flesh and my heart faileth, hut God is the strength of my heart

and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26

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Gina Lee Hasselbring

Paxton, Illinois

Elementary Education (P-5)

'The most wasted of all days is that on which one has not

laughed. " Nicolas Chamfort

Raymond Anderson Hellings, Jr.

Spartanburg, SC

Biblical Studies

Minor: Youth Ministry

'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. "

Psalm 111:10a

Kathryn Joy Hohenberger

Vienna, VA

Natural Sciences: Pre-physical Therapy

Minors: English, Bible

"We have not always been or will not always be purely temporal

creatures. . . .We were created for eternity. " A Severe Mercy

Peter Jude Holton

St. Louis, MO

History

Minor: Business

"A fool always finds one still more foolish to admire him/her. "

Boileau

128

Travis Talbort Horton

Suffolk, VA

Bible

Minor: Youth Ministry

"To walk out of His will is to walk into nowhere. " C.S. Lewis

Amy Jo Hoxter

Douglasville, GA

Biblical Studies

Minor: Philosophy

"Hey Garbonzo! How you bean?"

Amy Elizabeth Huffine

Chattanooga, TN

Elementary Education (P-5)

"Life is what happens when you plan something else. "

"He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. "

Psalm 91:2

Jeremy Dylan Hutson

Quarryville, PA

Applied Music (Guitar)

"Success seeks to please men, but excellence seeks to please God.

Patrick Kavanaugh

Robert Morgan Illman

Chattanooga, TN

History

Minor: Sociology

"The great questions of the time are not decided by speeches and

majority decisions. . . . but by iron and blood. "

Otto Von Bismarck

Lelia Hope Kendrick-Holmes

LaFayette, AL

Elementary Education

"The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. Your love, O Lord,

endures forever - do not abandon the works of Your hands. "

Psalm 138:8

Rachel Kennedy

Melbourne, FL

Biology; English

"For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I

know in part, but then I shall know fully. " 1 Corinthiansl3:l

Kimberly Anne Klein

Cohutta, GA

Business

Minor: Marketing

"Many are the plans in a man 's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose

that prevails. " Proverbs 19:21

Seniors

* 129

Angela Marie Krieg

Pine Island, FL
Elementary Education

Kurt Laudenslager

Bethlehem, PA

Business

"Thank you Covenant and Blackwatch!"

Rebecca Regina Leutbecher

Kearney, NE

IDS (Math, Physics, Chemistry)

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a

people belonging to God; that you may declare the praises of Him

who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. "

I Peter 2:9

Matthew Winston Lindley

Lookout Mountain, GA

Biology (Pre-Med)

Minor: Chemistry

"Only vision makes a visionary. Only wisdom makes a wiseacre.

The combination of both is irresistible. "

Jessica Ann Lodge

Abilene, Texas

Elementary Education (Middle Grades)

"Who crushed the grapes of joy and dripped their juice on you?"

Langston Hughes

Joseph Alan Logterman

Charlotte, NC

Business, Accounting Concentration

"I paid my fees. Give me my B's. I'm outta here."

Katherine Woodhull Luedde

Villa Ridge, MO

History

Minors: Philosophy, English

"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own

business, and to work with your hands ..." / Thes. 4:11-12

Nathaniel N. Malkus

Syracuse, NY

History

"If of all thy mortal goods thou art bereft, and from this slender

store, two loaves alone to thee are left, sell one, and with the dole,

buy Hyacinths to feed thy soul. " attributed to the Gulistar of

Moslih Eddin Saadi (c. 1184-1291)

130

Tracy Edward Malone

Perry, GA

Elementary Education

"For to possess a keen mind is not enough; the principal require-
ment is to use it correctly. "
Thanks 2nd CI
Betsy Walker Matthews
Piano, TX
English

Minors: Education, Youth Ministry

"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may. Old time is still aflying. And
this same flower which smiles today, tomorrow will be dying. "
Robert Her rick

Emily Ann McCampbell

Sweetwater, TN

Elementary Education

"Sweetwater born, Sweetwater bred; when I die, I'll be Sweetwater

dead. "

Paul Andrew McDonald

Charlotte, NC

Biology (Pre-Med)

"It's not much of a tail, but I'm kind of attached to it.

Brian Patrick McKeon

Pattersonville, NY
History

Minor: Missions
"Sina Paka "
Isaiah 30:21

Daniel Carlton McKinney

Augusta, SC

Biblical Studies

Minor: Youth Ministry

"/ can do everything through Him who gives

me strength. " Philippians 4:8

Alanda Joy Meyer

St. Ann, MO

Elementary Education

"Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy

name!" Psalm 103:1

Samantha Ann Mitchell

Knoxville, TN

English, Secondary Education

Minor: Art

"The only shot wasted, is the one not taken. " Wayne Gretsky

Seniors

131

Lesley Joanna Monroe

El Dorado, AR

English

Minor: History

'Twenty-four hours ago, I was lost in an Egyptian tomb. I didn't

know any of you wonderful people! And now, here I am, on the

verge of a madcap Manhattan weekend! " Woody Allen

Jennifer Marie Moore

Lookout Mountain, GA

Elementary Education

'Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of

your heart. " Psalm 37:4

Lisa Marie Mortellaro

Tampa, FL

Sociology

'College: God, friends, accountability, struggles, soccer, HVAC,

hair cuts, knowledge, Jungle, and streaking. "

Masaji Nakayama

Japan
Business

Minor: Accounting
'Japanese men shall not live by rice alone. . . "

Joseph Nathaniel Nichols

Lakeland, FL

English

"It is the addition of strangeness to beauty that constitutes the

romantic character in art. " Walter Pater

Michael Patrick Parker

Lisle, IL

Business
We are to love the Lord our God with the totality of our being!"

J. Stowell

Rebekah Adams Paulsen

Lookout Mountain, GA

Clinical Psychology

"I seek an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and thatfadeth not

away; and it is laid up in heaven and safe there, to be bestowed, at

the time appointed . . . ." John Bunyan

Kristopher Stephen Perkins

Greer, SC

Business Administration
"/ know nothing except the fact of my ignorance. " Socrates

132

Mary Jane Persenaire

Wyoming, MI

Elementary Education

"Show me Your ways, O Lord, and teach me Your

paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me. ..."

Psalm 25:4-5

Katherine Elizabeth Peters

Maryville, TN

Sociology

Minor: Business

"Live everyday content in God's grace, for tomorrow

you will never enjoy if you have not learned to live the

appointed day you are in. " Paraphrase of a friend

Travis Jay Poortinga

Escondido, CA

Biblical Studies

Minor: Philosophy

"Live vigorously in the present with complete hope in

the glory that lies ahead. "

Leigh Cason Prince

Charlotte, NC

History

Minor: Missions

"Lord, by the riches of Thy grace, open my eyes

that I may see, and in the shining of Thy face reveal

Thy will to me. " Amy Carmichael

graduate school

compiled by Kim Collins

According to U.S. News & World

Report, over the past 25 years the

number of Americans pursuing

master's degrees has increased by

60 percent to an estimated 350,000

people annually.
Out of 56 Covenant seniors who

responded to our survey,

28 did not plan to pursue grad.

school, but many remained open to

it in the future.

28 did plan to pursue grad school.

Courses of study included:

Biblical studies (6), speech and

language pathology (2), counseling

(2), nursing (2), med. school (2),
English (1), journalism (1), history
(1), choral conducting (1), physical
therapy (1), optometry (1), clinical
psychology (1), education (1) and
business administration (1).

They look carefree now, but wait until Matt Lind-
ley, Pierson Gerritsen, Rachel Kennedy, and Paul

McDonald are in med. School. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Seniors
133

Jeremy Brandon Prys

Hanford, CA

History

Minor: Philosophy

"Carpe Tickem"

Melissa Dawn Ptasznik
Stilwell, OK

Natural Sciences (Pre-Physical Therapy)

Minor: Sociology

'Only when the heart loves can intellect do great work. "

N.D. Hillis

Keri Elizabeth Quinn

Rock Hill, SC

Sociology

Minor: Bible

Richard Darrell Quinn

Huntington Beach. CA

IDS (History, Philosophy, Sociology)

"God is at the center of every hope worth cherishing. "

Geerhardus Vos

Naomi Shalom Raines

Industry, PA

Sociology

Minors: Youth Ministry, Interpersonal Counseling

'It should he that of your inner self the unfailing beauty of a gentle and

quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. " I Peter 3:4

Harry Lloyd Reeder, IV

Charlotte, NC

English, Secondary Education

'Show me a hero, and I will write you a tragedy. "

"Hey guys, I never ..."

Joel Sidney Renkema

Coopersville, MI

Computer Science

Minor: Math

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have

become convinced of. " II Timothy 3:14

Elizabeth Wilson Riggs

Charleston, SC

English

Minor: Education

134

Amy Kathleen Riley

Lindenwold, NJ

English

"Dig up a word that is good for the soul, 'cause down in these

mines there 's a lot of fool 's gold. " Bill Mallonee

Christopher John Ross

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Environmental Biology

"Evil will always triumph over good, because

good is dumb. "

Jeremy Dean Ross

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Sociology

Minor: Counseling

"Sarcasm I now see to be in general the language of the Devil.

Carlyle S ant or

Stephen Robert Scott

Myrtle Beach, SC

IDS (Bible, Sociology, Youth Ministry)

Susan Gay Shepherd

Tulsa, OK

Sociology

Minor: Youth Ministry

'Wo one is useless in this world who lightens the

burden of it to anyone else. " Charles Dickens

Kathy Dara Sherbon

Virginia Beach, VA
Psychology
Minor: Biology

"The term has ended; the holidays have begun. This is the morn-
ing!" C.S. Lewis (The Last Battle)

Rachel Erin Shump

Plant City, FL

Sociology

"He that leaves nothing to chance will do few things wrong, but he

will do very few things. " Lord Halifax

Tedrick Lloyd Sinn

Greer, SC
Psychology
Minor: Business
"To love oneself is the
"Hey guys, I never. . . "

ginning of a lifelong romance.

Seniors
135

Chandra Christine Solle

Asheville, NC
History

Minor: Biology

'Lightly men talk of saying what they mean. "

C S. Lewis ( 'Til We Have Faces)

Lisa J. Stucky

The Philippines

English, History

'Lisa Stucky, pack your bags! Your life just got a little simpler. "

Candace Dawn Thole

Ionia, MI
Elementary Education
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circum-
stances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. "
I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Aaron Guthrie Thompson

Kingsport, TN

Biology (Pre-Med)

Minor: Chemistry

'Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in. " Henry David Thoreau

Andrew Michael Touma

Crofton, MD

Business

Minor: Accounting

'Good luck. " John Calvin

Jennifer H. Trice

Rocky Mount, VA

English Education

' Wait on the Lord. " Psalm 27:14

Thomas Charles Troxell

Mesa, AZ

History

"I'm as free as a bird now, and this bird you 'II never change. "

Skynyrd

Patricia Michelle Tucker

Lakeland, FL

Elementary Education

'Be prepared for the will of God to be very different from

what you imagined. Ultimately it will be much more

glorious than what you imagined. "

136-

Sila Abuoga Tuju

Nairobi, Kenya

Business

Minor: Marketing

"Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord

Almighty. " Zechariah 4:66

Michael George Vonhof

West Palm Beach, FL

Business

"Love is patient, love is kind. It always protects, always trusts,

always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. "

I Corinthians 13:4, 7, 8

Helene Dettwiller Vaughn

Nashville, TN

IDS (Business, English, Bible)

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the

Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting

shadows." James 1:17

Robert Lyle Vaughn

Mesa, AZ

IDS (History, Philosophy, Business)

"And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love

mercy and to walk humbly with your God. " Micah 6:8

Michael A. Walters

Charleston, SC

Bible

Minors: Psychology, Philosophy

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he

cannot lose. " Jim Elliot

Rachel Lynn Wanaselja

Bel Air, MD

Elementary Education (P-5)

"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to

the glory of God. " I Corinthians 10:31

Heather Ann Watne

Las Cruces, NM

English

Minor: Missions, Counseling

Joel Wells

Huntington, WV

History

Minor: Philosophy

"/ am a man, and nothing pertaining to man is alien to me. "

Terence

. Seniors

* 137

Bets

Matthews

Spread

Word

For the missions-minded,

it was short-term

missions with Break On

Impact during Spring

Break or the Urbana

missions convention over

Christmas break

Iesus' comand is clear. As his
disciples even today, all of us
ive been called to "Go and make
disciples of all nations."

Many seniors have taken their
spring breaks to go to the ends of
the earth preaching the Gospel,
others have gone on summer mis-
sions trips, and some students
hope to do full-time missionary
work in the future.

For those who wanted to find
out more about missions opportu-
nities, InterVarsity's Urbana '96 in
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois was
the place to be the week after
Christmas.

Urbana's theme was "You are
my witnesses." At least fifteen
Covenant students participated in
Urbana's small group Bible stud-
ies, met missionaries, listened to

speakers, worshipped together, at- ji
tended seminars, and gathered in- 1
formation about various missions j|
agencies, graduate schools, and I
seminaries at the missions exhib- 1
its.

For the seniors who went to
Urbana, the options provoked a
great deal of thought. Should I go
next year? If so, where? Am I
"called" to go to the mission field
long-term or short-term, or to send
others?

We are confident that the Lord
has called all believers to be his
witnesses; that may be in the form
of sending others or going our-
selves. The important thing to do
now is to walk closely with him, I
staying sensitive to his call for each
of us; and wherever we are, we are
to share the good news of Christ!

Ashley Kristine Wykoff

Las Vegas, NV

Elementary Education

'The man who does not eat everything must not condemn the man

who does, for God has accepted him. " Romans 14:3b

Elizabeth Jean Wynja

Thornton, CO

Chemistry

"Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking

unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. " Hebrews 12:lb-2a

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Kelly Annemarie Yeager

Charlotte, NC

Psychology

Minor: Interpersonal Communication

Sarah Zacharias

Atlanta, GA

Elementary Education

"But He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is

made perfect in weakness. " II Corinthians 12:9a

"P eople .

138 *

ome and sit for awhile... Paul
McDonald teaches this group of Irish
Boy Scouts what it means to know Christ.
As children of God, we have a responsibil-
ity to share with people of all ages and all
nations the Good News of forgiveness

through Christ. Photo by Jill Mullins

Let the little children come... Over
Spring Break Daniel McKinney shares
his life with this Jamaican boy at the Car-
ibbean Center for the Deaf. Break on Im-
pact provided a good opportunity to expe-
rience and consider missions through

Short-term Commitment. Photo by Barb Michal

Karen Denise Clay

Chattanooga, TN

Organizational Management (Quest)

"And Jesus looking upon them saith, with men it is impossible, but

not with God: for with God all things are possible. " Mark 10:27

Melanie Mason Doss

Hialeah, FL

Organizational Management (Quest)

"I would like to thank God for guidance, my mother for her won-
derful editing skills, and my husband for support. "

Ai Yu Jin

Changchun, Ji Lin P.R. China
Organizational Management (Quest)

Franklin Edward Trammell

Tunnel Hill, GA

Organizational Management / Business Administration (Quest)
"Thanks be to God, and my beautiful wife and family, for the love
and encouragement necessary for my success. "

^ Seniors

* 139

Masaji Nakayama enjoys the privacy of his very own SIP carrel. Photo

by Jennifer Shaw

Seniors

Cabin inmates Betsy Matthews, Kathy Sherbon, Jessica Colvert, and
Heather Ferngren offer their Halloween rendition of Greek philoso-
phers. Photo by Casey Prince

Senior Nathan Clark picks a tune on his electric guitar. Photo by Nancy

Young

Mandy Brown, Chandra Solle, and Alice Belz escape the rigors of
"seniorhood" through fellowship in the hallways of Mills. Photo by Jennifer

Shaw

Absorbed in the daily news, Rob Vaughn enhances his knowledge of
current events, through newspaper articles. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Overcoming the obvious obstacle, Erin Shump aims for the green. Photo

by Susan Shepherd

Adams, Crystal

Adams, Tonielle

Addison, Jason

Akin, Katie

Alemayehu, Yonas

Alexander, Jackson

Allen, Doyle

Altork, Rachel

Amnions, Chris

Anderson, Charity

Anderson, Crystal

Anderson, Greg

Anderson, Scott

Anderson, Bill

Andreas, Thomas

Amies, Sarah

Arrington, Robin

Atha, Rebecca

Bajuelo, Jennifer

Baker, Daniel

Baker, Sarah

Baloche, Vanessa

Barker, Sarah

Barrett, Shanna

Baus, Greg

Baus, Jeff

Baxter, Ben

Baxter, Brian

Beeman, Emily

Behm, Leah

Bennett, Karen
Bentson, Kris
Bentson, Noel

Bentson, Rhett

Birchler, Dan

Black, Tim

Blackburn, Hunter

Blankenbeckler, Corrie

Bode, Rachel

Bomer, Rebecca

Brady, Holly

Bragdon, Alissa

Brandon, Megan

Brauer, Nathan

Bray, Adam

Bray, Josh

Brewer, Christy

Brindley, Jonathan

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142

Brock,Kim
Brooker, Courtney
Browning, Heather
Bruegger, Molly
Bryant, Matthew
Bryson, Brad

Bryson, William
Burke, John
Bursi, Laura
Butters, Wendy
Bye, Jake
Cabezas, Xavier

Cameron, Rebekah
Campbell, Amy
Canales, Carlos
Carlisle, Brian
Carlson, Christy
Carlson, Kari

Carpenter, Cory
Case, Angie
Case, Keith
Caviness, Kerry
Cheaves, Jon
Childs, Laura

Chiva, Pavel
Claassen, Ben
Clark, Kristy
Clark, Nathan
Cobb, Matt
Coiner, Matthew

Collier, Cathy
Collins, Jenn
Collins, Kim
Collison, Ben
Cook, Andrew
Corder, Justin

Cotta, Matt
Counts, Bryan
Counts, Janneke
Counts, Paul
Cox, Vaden
Crabb, Jonathan

Crane, Charlotte
Crocker, Kimberly
Crown, Raven
Dager, Shannon
Davis, Jennifer
Davis, Jocelyn

Undergraduates
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"There is a true beauty about nations and

people coming together to worship Christ.... Vie

word unity also means diversity. "

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Cultural diversity, multiculturalism, MK's, cul-
ture shock. These are words that we often
throw around at Covenant but these words are
often misunderstood. We speak of ethnic and
cultural differences, multiracial issues, but what
do we mean by all these words and what is being
done at Covenant for students who come from
missionary families, minority backgrounds or
other countries?

Last year a Cultural Diversity program was
formed to aid such students. Scholarships were
awarded to forty-four students, including ten
American minority students, twenty MK's, and
fourteen international students, but it wasn't until
this year that an actual Cultural Diversity "Pro-
gram" was formed.

Through the wonderful coordination of Pat
Ralston, the president of the program, it has ex-
panded to become more than simply a way for
students to obtain financial assistance. Ms.
Ralston assigned volunteer mentors to each re-
cipient of a diver-
sity scholarship.
The mentors,
mostly faculty
and staff, devoted
their time to stu-
dents, offering to
do various things
for them such as
meeting with
them, answering
any questions,
and helping new
students adjust to
difficult and de-
manding situa-
tions. Through
this the mentors
were able to learn
and be enriched
by the interesting
backgrounds of
the various stu-
dents.

I had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Rulon,
who is also my advisor, and a student, Jennifer
Bajuelo. We met about once a month and were
able to discuss various topics especially relating
to studies and adjusting to college. It was benefi-
cial to know that a person was there simply for
the purpose of meeting with me. Even though I
have already adjusted to Covenant, Jennifer and I
were able to voice some concerns to Dr. Rulon
and he was gracious in giving his time for that

Praise the Lord! Tradition meets transition as Laura
Bursi and John Weaver enjoy a time of fellowship in the
lobby of the newly constructed Mills Hall. Covenant
continues to encourage unity in Christ through a

diversity Of backgrounds. Photo by Jen Shaw

purpose.

The Cultural Diversity Program functioned sort
of like a club. Several events were coordinated by
Ms. Ralston to encourage diversity on campus. In
September the international students were in
charge of chapel. The most entertaining event of
the year was held in October: a multicultural re-
ception in Mills Hall Lobby. It was an informal time
of sharing and eating some delicious ethnic foods,
such as Jamaican meat pies and Swedish blintzes.
Entertainment was also provided: a student gos-
pel ensemble performed and another student gave
a dramatic poetry presentation. During Fall Break
a couple of students were invited to local homes
for a dinner provided by some of the women in
the Reformed Presbyterian Church. In November
several students attended the Multicultural Stu-
dent Leadership Conference held at Messiah Col-
lege. Michael Cromartie also joined some students
on November eleventh to discuss American poli-
tics and government policy over lunch.

Overall, it was
a full year for the
Diversity Pro-
gram. As its pur-
pose statement
sets forth, the
program "hopes
to encourage ex-
pression, appre-
ciation, and study
of the abundance
of human cul-
tural traditions
through worship
services, educa-
tional programs,
and other experi-
ences which in-
crease cutural
awareness in or-
der to strengthen
the bond of
Christian unity
on our campus."
Students who have rich and diverse back-
grounds have so much to give to a place like Cov-
enant. As Americans we realize that our country is
already such a melting pot; but without recogniz-
ing and including specific students who are dif-
ferent than us, we fail to be unified as believers.
"There is a true beauty about nations and people
coming together to worship Christ. Hopefully a
place like Covenant encourages this. The word
unity also means diversity."

Davis, Jonathan
Davis, Lindsay

Davis, Sharon
Dean, Mallory

deBoer, Shauna
DeHaan, Jennifer

Delia Vecchia, Renee
Delmar, Brian

DeMarco, Bob
Demaree, Erin

Dennison, Jeff
DeVries, Rachel

Di Bernardo, Jeannette
Doerfel, Jessica

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Dolan, Geremy
Donaldson, Sarah
Drake, John
Dreger, Nathan
Dreher, Paul
Duke, Beth

Dusenbury, Julie
Dyches, Chris
Dyches, Melissa
Dyck, Christina
Echerd, Carey
Elliott, Charles

Elliott, Kim
Ellis, Tabitha
Ellis, Thomas
Ellison, Sarah
Elmer, Kim
Emerson, Dan

Erickson, Julie
Evearitt, Tad
Fagan, Daryl
Faries, Lisa
Farquhar, Erin
Farr, Kristy

Faucheux, Jeanne
Fekete, Allison
Ferris, Paul
Ficca, Angela
Fish, Dave
Fish, Deborah

Fisher, Dorothy
Fisher, Jessica
Flannagan, Taylor
Floyd, Amanda
Fox, Bonnie
Frame, Scharlie

Franklin, Lisa
Freed, Brian
Gasaway, Beth
Gaskill, Taylor
Gast, Andy
Gelston, Phil

Gerhardt, Danny
Germain, Kris
Gibson, Ryan
Gilmore, Blake
Giroux, Brian
Glaser, Sam

Undergraduates
145

Glass, Stephanie

Good, Josh

Goodman, James

Grady, Karen

Graham, David

Green, Josh

Gregson, Tim

Griffith, Kara

Gurney, Lisa

Gutierrez, Lois

Haga, Jesse

Hager, Josh

Halvorson, Kurt

Hammond, Heather

Hancock, Jill

Hansen, Andrew

Hansen, Laura

Hansinger, Andrew

Hardeman, Michele

Harmon, Heather

Harris, Erin

Hastie, Elizabeth

Hastings, Joanna

Hastings, Jonathan

Hawk, Darren
Heerema, Jason
Herder, Karen
Herron, Daniel
Herron, Esther
Hess, Rich

Hesselink, Jon
Hettinger, Sam

Hildebrandt, Sean

Hilger, Eddy

Hinman, Josh

Hitchcock, Nathan

Hitchcock, Stephen

Hobbs, Andrew

Hodgson, Carolyn

Holliday, Christine

Honaker, Kimberly

Hood, Lisa

Hopson, Dana

Horner, Thomas

Howard, Valerie

Howlett, Philip

Hubbard, Carolyn

Hubbs, Kelli

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Hudson, Amy
Hudson, Dan
Huggins, Becky
Hughes, Zach
Huisman, John
Hull, Christy

Hultink, Valerie
Husk, Gigi
Huston, Heather
Hutchinson, Travis
Iguchi, Hiroko
Iverts, Maija

Jackson, Brent
Jackson, Mary Katherine
Jacoby, James
Janos, Tesia
Jenkins, Jennifer
Jenkins, Mark

Jenkins, Nicole
Jimenez, Rachel
Johnson, Gabriel
Johnson, Jenny
Johnson, Peter
Johnson, Polly

Johnson, Tim
Jones, Jeremy
Jones, Myriam
Jordan, Frances
Justice, Brandon
Kadtke, Jennifer

Kaufmann, Joe
Keck, Josb
Keesee, Rich
Keiser, Andrew
Kellogg, Francesca
Kennedy, Hannah

Khokhar, Jeremiah
Khokhar, Sarah
Khoury, Anne
Khoury, Karren
Kickasola, Matt
Kim, Theo

Kimbrell, Matt
King, Brady
Kinsey, Angie
Kinzler, Andrew
Kiser, Shannon
Kisling, Carey

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Numerous sibling

pairs enhance

the community

atmosphere

already firmly

established at

Covenant

The cash flow has completely run dry.
The alternator of your ten year old
car continues to drain the battery. No one,
absolutely no one, really understands you
today. And the answering machine re-
fuses to adequately answer your pitious
cries for soothing words. What now?
"Ah-hah" you mutter as the lightbulb of
enlightenment explodes inside your
head. In a matter of moments, that fa-
miliar form of your sibling appears in the
stairwell, ready to listen to you spout.
And on a really bad night, that sibling
might even take you down the mountain
to gobble some tasty morsel and to re-
lease some of that emotion.

But not all is always rosy between sib-
lings in this mountain-top community.
Embarrassment runs rampant when those
childhood stories of having a raisin sur-
gically removed from your nose are em-
bellished for all to hear. Sharing care
packages and receiving xeroxed letters
from Mom at times brings about feelings

of a lost individuality. And that prover
bial parental spy syndrome is manifestec
in the form of that unexpected questior
from Dad concerning an event that onl}
Covenanteers have witnessed. Did some
body talk to Mom and Dad first'
Hmmm... Wonder who told the parent;
of that incident?

Yet none of these negative aspects tha
involve sharing the college years with i
family member can detract from the op-
portunity to form a close relationship
Becoming vulnerable and asking advice
only brings you closer together. Coming
to see that brother or sister as an equa
and not as a tag-along munchkir
strengthens the existing ties.

Having a personal mechanic nearb
or being able to indulge in an expande
wardrobe truly provides an added bonu;
to the college experience. Yet nothing
absolutely nothing, compares to the for
mation of a closer relationship with thai
sibling.

Knight, Travis

Knox, Sarah

Knutson, Joel

Knutson, Nathan

Krieg, Jodi

Krieg, Mark

Kring, Leah

Kuiper, Matt

La Certe, Sarah

Langley, Ken

LaRose, Jess

Larson, Jonathan

Larson, Tim

Leavengood, Albert

Legters, Debbie

Levi, Amanda

Levi, Janna

Lichlyter, Anne

Liggett, Marlain

Ligon, Courtney

Lindemann, Steve

Lindley, Daniel

Lins, Anna

P eople

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You're kidding me! Rinnie Meiners
and her younger brother Wil enjoy shar-
ing time together over a meal. Though Cov-
enant remains relatively small in number, qual-
ity time spent with a sibling often has to be

Officially scheduled. Photo by Nancy Young

We are family; my brothers,
sisters and me! A stairwell full of
brothers and sisters provides only a sample
of the sibling pairs that parade around campus.
The presence of those non-relatives with the
same last name prompts many questions

Concerning family ties. Photo by Nancy Young

Litle, Justice
Little, David
Lively, Erin
Livingston, John
Long, Davison
Long, Phil

LoPiccolo, Jennifer
Lown, Sarah
Lowry, Julia
Lucas, Pam
Luchenbill, Matt
Luchenbill, Michelle

Luther, Jeremy
Lyman, Kerry
Lynch, Erin
MacNair, Joanna
Maffet, Jonathan
Magnus, Brooke

Magnuson, Kevin
Maliepaard, Carissa
Marquis, Marty
Marr, Anne
Marshall, Debbie
Marshall, Tim

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Martin, Emily
Martin, Gordy
Martin, Eang
Martinez, Ted
Mason, Colby
Mattice, Ian

May, Katie

McAvoy, Robert

McCampbell, Bill

McCauley, Heather

McClain, Jennifer

McDonald, Mike

McDowell, Tim

McFarland, Alii

McFarland, Parker

Mcllhenny, Megan

Mcllhenny, Ryan

McKee, Somer

McKenzie, Jennifer

McKnight, Shawn

McMillan, Todd

McQuillen, Kevin

McWilliams, Sarah

Megginson, April

Mehne, Laura

Meiners, Rinnie

Meiners, Wil

Metcalf, Amy

Metrakoudes, Heidi

Meyer, Toby

Middendorf, Catherine

Millette, Andy

Millette, Chip

Miner, Mary

Mininger, Marcus

Moffitt, Amy

Monahan, Matt

Montgomery, Andy

Moore, Chris

Moore, Evan

Moore, Jolene

Moore, Kimberly

Morgan, Katy

Morrison, Jen

Mullinax, Laranda

Mullins, Jill

Murray, Michelle

Mwaria, Miriam

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Narlieva, Gulia
Nelson, Paige
Neuhoff, Lizzie
Nevin, Darcee
Nichols, Ruth
Noll, Scott

Ogburn, Stacey
Oguntebi, Blessing
Ohanian, John
Oharek, Stephen
O'Leary, Liz
Orr, Dave

Orwig, Matthew
Owens, Beth
Page, Joe
Parish, Scott
Parrish, Skye
Patterson, Danny

Patton, Jake
Paulk, Sarah
Paulsen, Reidun
Pauly, Leighton
Peck, Rob
Perkins, Andy

Perkins, John
Petrella, Erin
Petrella, Terrie
Pharo, Crystal
Phillips, Penny
Pickett, Micah

Piatt, Courtney
Pohl, Dianna
Polk, Dan
Porter, John
Post, Nathan
Potoshnick, Esther

Powell, Andy
Powell, Rachel
Prager, Jeff
Pugh, Olivia
Ragland, John
Rahrer, Destiny

Rantal, Corrie
Ray, Summer
Reph, Jessica
Richardson, James
Richter, Karen
Righter, Robert

Undergraduates
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book sales

byjanneke counts
Sighs of relief echo on the mountain
top as students leave the registration
line for yet another semester. Those
sighs are soon replaced by groans of
pure pain as students enter the Tuck
Shoppe. Books, deceptively small,
tend to defy logic in their prices. The
books required in the upper level
classes can add up to over three hun-
dred dollars. These specialized books
often must be purchased new. And
those used books often disappear in
a matter of moments. So the total bill
continues to grow. On the other hand,
the core level books tend to cost a bit
less and often can be found at the
discounted, used price. If the prices
at the Tuck Shoppe are not amenable,
then personal transactions can be
sought. Students, instead of resell-
ing their books to the Tuck Shoppe,
personally advertise various books.
Reselling them in such a matter
brings money into the coffers of the
seller as well as provides discounts
to those in dire need of cheap books.
Whether through the Tuck Shoppe or
through a personal transaction, buy-
ing and selling books remains a part
of the college experience.

Riley, Linda

Rine, Melissa

Robertson, David

Robeson, Elizabeth

Robeson, Tiffany

Robins, Joseph

Rodriguez, Laura

Roerdink, Jeremy

Rollins, Kim

Rollo, Jessica

Rowe, Steve

Royal, Charles

Royal, Jed

Sandhoff, Kristen

Sands, Liz

Sankawa, Risa

Schneider, Stephanie

Seda, Michelle

Seelinger, Jerah

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Shaw, Jen

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Shore, Kent

engage ir

the pre-semester ritual of purchasing books

and supplies. The Tuck Shoppe

remains the only lo-

cation on

campus in Which to buy books. Photo by Nancy

Young

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Shore, Kirk
Silman, Campbell
Simington, Treena
Simmons, Robert
Slater, Shelley
Sligh, Sarah

Smith, Crosby
Sotelo, Timothy
Spalding, Jessica
Sperow, Lisa
Spiritosanto, Deborah
Stair, Julie

Stanton, Melissa
Steere, Daniel
Steinbrecher, Ryan
Story, Jack
Stowe, Jenna
Sukhia, Grace

Sukhia, Nate
Swartz, Jesica
Sweet, John
Swierzb, Kate
Swinney, Dawn
Talarico, Sarah

Talley, Laura
Taylor, Jarrod
Temple, Amber
Thompson, Greg
Thompson, Lydia
Throener, Charity

Thrower, Jonathan
Tilley, Rachel
Tiscione, Krista
Tolson, Clay
Tolson, Laurel
Toms, Megan

Toner, Seth
Townsend, Amy
Traver, John
Trice, Warren
Trimiew, Jason
Tucker, Anthony

Turner, Naomi
Ulrich, Julia
Usher, Laurel
Uthlaut, Robert
Van Arsdale, Timothy
Vance, Cherish

Undergraduates
153

VanderHart, Megan

Varner, Winship

Vasta, Angie

Vendsel, Michael

Vidal, Lauris

Viss, Sarah

Viverette, Mandi

Voigt, Kathryn

Vonhof, Sarah

Walker, Jenny

Walker, Tari

Wallace, Mark

Wallis, Jessica

Walls, Jake

Walters, Michael

Ward, Katie

Weaver, John

Wehh, June

Weir, Lisa

Werson, Jana

Wessel, Damaris

West, Francisco

Weston, Bethany

White, Emily
White, Grace
White, Jamie
White, Mary
White, Sam
White, Susan

White, Teresa

White, Walker

Whitehead, Rachel

Wiegers, Boh

Wilhelm, Greg

Willison, Ty

Wilson, Jessica

Winters, Kirk

Wismer, Courtney

Witherow, Matt

Wood, Jason

Woods, Heather

Wright, Chris
Wright, Dave
Wright, Matthew
Wykoff, Steve
Wynja, Luke
Wynja, Stephen

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Yaegashi, Dave
Yakovlev, Andrey
Yarnell, Jennifer
Yleah, David
Young, Laini
Young, Nancy

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Disneyworld provides a fun
weekend get away for Sarah
Lown, Josh Hager, Erin Lively,
Scott Noll, Jackson Alexander,
Anthony Tucker, Kurt Halvorson,
and Andrew Cook. Photo by

anonymous bystander

Heather McCauley Esther
Herron, and Kimberly Moore
crash in the lobby after a
stressful week of final exams.

Photo by Greg Wilhelm

A large crowd of Covenant
students gathers under the
Walnut Street Bridge for the

Kudzu Festival. Photo by Cannon
Kirby

Undergraduates
155

Chapel brings out the very best in Jessica Colvert, Sam White, anc

Kathy Sherbon . Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Undergraduates

"Kitchen duty" during Madrigals wearies even the stout-hearted Janneke
Counts, Amy Campbell, and Sarah Viss. Photo byAHssa Bragdon

Hillbillies Hunter Blackburn and Kate Swierzb meet country beauty
Heather Watne in perfect Southern Harmony at the Hee-Haw-Hoe Down.
Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Supping in the Great Hall, Christine Lamb, Mandi Bond, and Nelllie
Vaughn fellowhip over the remains of famed ARA sustenance. Photo by

Jennifer Shaw

People
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Terri Walker and Cedric Thomas relax off the court at a women's basket-
ball game. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Roommates Courtney Piatt and Julie Erickson pause from a post-summer
clutter that pervades dorms for a week after "move in." Photo by 3rd South

hallmate

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"It's a Founders thing", proclaim John Simpson, Gordy Martin, and Jeremy

Martin. Photo by Cannon Kirby

Undergraduate Candids

* 157

MEMK

Congratulations to the class of
1997. This was the first year of
the new science building, the new ten-
nis courts and the new mailroom. Gone
are the days of sharing your mailbox and
cutting the grass on the tennis court be-
fore you play. All the change wasn't
good, however. For the first time the
lunch line extended all the way through
Carter Hall lobby and down to my of-
fice.

The French have an expression, "The more things change, the
more they are the same." No matter how old we are, we all find it
difficult to adjust to change. Sinful patterns are hard to break. It is difficult
to be innovative and creative or courageous. There is no shortage of world
crises or human misery. There is always too much to do and not enough time
to do it.

When Jesus looked upon the city of Jerusalem, He lamented
that He would like to gather people to Himself as a mother hen gath-
ers her chicks. As you go into the world, I think you will find that it is a
daunting task to try to make a real difference. I hope that you will learn to be
patient, that you will continue to trust that He who began a good work in you
will bring it to completion. When your prayers do not seem to be answered,
I hope you will continue to pray, believing God will reward persistence and
faithfulness.

t has been a distinct privilege to get to know many of you. May
God bless you and keep you.

President Brock
158

NICHOLAS BARKER

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC
AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF FACULTY

ROBERT HARBERT

VICE PRESIDENT FOR
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

CHARLIE PHILLIPS

VICE PRESIDENT FOR
DEVELOPMENT AND ADMISSIONS

FRANK BROCK

PRESIDENT

DENNIS MILLER

DEAN OF ACADEMIC
ADMINISTRATION

SCOTT RAYMOND

DEAN OF STUDENTS

Administration
159

Compiled by Debbie Marshall

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND TRUSTEE ADVISORS)

There is one branch of the Covenant College

decision-mailing process that holds a tot
of responsibility that we never thinf^aBout.

If you ever wondered what the board of trustees does, here's
the scoop. The board of trustees is the legal body responsible
for Covenant College and for policy making. The board meets
two times a year and acts as a body of the whole in policy-
making decisions in conformity with the bylaws of the college
and the "Operational Statement of Purpose. " In addition to es-
tablishing institutional policies, the board is responsible for se-
curing financial resources to adequately support Covenant's
goals. The board of
trustees is responsible
for approving plans
and policies to be
implemented by the
faculty and adminis-
tration. The board
concerns itself prima-
rily with plans and
policies of the entire
college rather than
only one department
of the college. The
board approves the
goals and strategies of
a five-year plan for
advancing the col-
lege. Annually, the
board receives a re-
port that assesses the
quality of the educa-
tional program and
the attainment of
goals in the five-year plan. Once a plan has been adopted, it
may be modified by the administration so long as the original
intent is not substantially altered. Board policies may appear in
the form of the Student Handbook, the Faculty Manual, the min-
utes of the Board of Trustees, the "Operational Statement of

First Row (Left to Right): Dr. Charles Carraher, Jr., Dr. Al Lutz, Mr. Joel Belz, Mrs. Barbara

Thompson, Mrs. Suzanne Fowler, Mrs. Carol Arnold, Mr. Jim Dixon

Second row (Left to Right): Rev. Arthur Scott, Mr. Tommy Bain, Dr. Render Caines,

Rev. Gerald Partain, Dr. David Edling, Dr. William Barker, Rev. Robert Fiol, Mr. Herbert

Crews, Jr.

Third row (Left to Right): Mr. Donald Rittler, Dr. Robert Rayburn, Mr. Mike Tant,

Mr. Charles James, Mr. John Armstrong, Jr., Mr. Robert Avis, Rev. Arthur Broadwick

Fourth Row (Left to Right): Mr. Mike Cromartie, Dr. Richard Chewning, Rev. James Dodd,

Dr. Henry Fritz Schaefer III, Mr. Dwight Allen, Mr. Bob Dulk, Dr. Steve Sligh, Mr. Robert L.

Purpose," the Board of Trustees Standing Policies and Proce
dures, the Covenant College Five-Year Plan and the Campus
Master Plan.

The board approves the construction of any new buildings
the annual budget (both capital and operating), and all facult)
appointments, promotions and tenure. The board selects the
president of the college, and is responsible for setting the terms
and conditions of the contract with the president. The presiden

of the college is to be
the chief executive of-
ficer of the college
and is responsible tc
the board for ensuring
that all plans and poli
cies are executed as
authorized. The presi-
dent is to operate witr
a job description ap-
proved by the execu-j
tive committee of the
board. All officers ol
the college are also tc
be approved by the
board.

The board elects
six representatives ol
the Women in the
Church (WIC) and six
representatives of the
alumni of Covenant
College to serve as
Trustee Advisors. Advisors serve for two-year terms and may
be re-elected one time before rotating off for one year. Trustee
Advisors make the same commitments as the Trustees. Trustee
Advisors are invited to the board meetings and are entitled tc
vote in the committees of the board.

DOARD and Advisors
160

Allen, Richard • Professor of Higher

Education Administration

Ashlock, Robert • Professor of Education

Beisner, Calvin • Associate Professor of

Interdisciplinary Studies

Brooks, Kenneth • Assistant Professor of

Athletics

Brown, Robert • Adjunct Professor of
Information and Computer Science
Clark, Raymond • Associate Professor of
Biblical Studies

Clumpner, Joseph • Professor of Math-
ematics

Crossman, Brian • Associate Professor of
Athletics

Dameron, Ray • Adjunct Professor of
Physics

Dennison, William • Associate Professor
of Interdisciplinary Studies
Dodson, Christopher • Associate Profes-
sor of Accounting

Dodson, Rebecca • Assistant Director of
Education

Donaldson, Charles • Professor of
Chemistry

Evearitt, Timothy • Professor of Educa-
tion

Foreman, Clifford • Associate Professor
of English

Friberg, David • Associate Professor of
Music

Graham, Donovan • Professor of Educa-
tion

Haddad, Daphne • Associate Professor of
Education

Hall, Jeff • Associate Professor of
Education
Hamm, John • Professor of Music

Heddendorf, Russell • Professor of

Sociology

Hesselink, Paul • Professor of English

Hoover, David • Professor of Business

Administration

Huisman, Gary • Librarian

Faculty
161

Kaufmann, Stephen • Professor of

Education

Kellogg, Edward • Professor of Art

King, Jerry • Director of Career Planning

krabbendam, Hendrik • Professor of

Biblical Studies

Lambert, Roger • Professor of Biblical

Studies

MacDougall, Daniel • Associate Professor

of Biblical Studies

McLelland, Reginald • Professor of

Philosophy

Mehne, Larry • Associate Professor of

Chemistry

Miller, Rodney • Dean of Records

Monroe, Robert • Professor of Music

Morris, Timothy • Associate Professor of

Biology

Morton, Paul • Assistant Professor of

History

Muller, John • Professor of Sociology

Peteher, Donald • Associate Professor of

Physics

Pettit, Ethan • Assistant Librarian

Ralston, Patricia • Instructor of English

Rulon, Michael • Associate Professor of
Psychology
Schaffers, Wim • Professor of Math
Schreur, Barbara • Associate Dean of
Students
Sizemore, Douglas • Professor of Aca-
demic Computing

Smisson, Drake. • Assistant Professor of

Modern Languages

Smith, Randy • Assistant Professor of

Computer Science

Taylor, Lane • Adjunct Professor of Art

Trimiew, Oliver • Assistant Professor of

Interdisciplinary Studies

Faculty.
162

Staff

Voskuil, Louis • Professor of History
Wenger, Jerome • Associate Professor
of Biology

Wildeman, James • Associate Profes-
sor of English

Wright, Phillip • Professor of Psychol-
ogy

Bailey, Donald • Supervisor of Grounds
Bakke, Suzy • Records Office Assistant
M.Ed.

Ballard, Carolyn • Human Resources
and Phone System Assistant
Barham, Betty • Accounting
Administrative Assistant

Barker, Sandra • Library Technical

Assistant

Barr, Jeff • Technology Services

Technician

professors

compiled by Rachel DeVries

Assistant Professors should have a
master's degree plus at least one
year's graduate study in the field
of concentration and at least two
years of college teaching or the cal-
culated equivalent with the follow-
ing exceptions: that those with an
earned doctorate in their field may
be appointed to an assistant profes-
sor without teaching experience.

Associate Professors should have
finished all course work and exami-
nations for a doctor's degree, but
the dissertation and its defense —
except when special skills, publica-
tions, or unusual contributions to
the college warrant; and they
should have at least five years of
college teaching experience or the
calculated equivalent.

Professors should have an earned
doctorate and at least eight years of
college teaching experience or the
calculated equivalent.

Pomp and Circumstance. Professors don their
academic apparel for Convocation, which marks
the beginning of another academic year. Academic
dress in America dates back to colonial times, and
in 1 895 a uniform code was adopted for the de-
sign of caps, gowns, hoods, and colors to be used

for the various degrees. Photo by Andy Montgomery

Faculty/Staff
163

Bigger, Becky • Director of Student

Financial Planning

Brumgard, Cathy • Office Services

Assistant - B

Collier, Carol • Assistant Supervisor of

B.E.S.T.

Corn, Carol • Accounting Clerk

Counts, Angela • Assistant Admissions

Office Manager

Crocker, Marjorie • Computer Help Desk

Manager

Crooks, Phyllis • Controller

Dreger, D.C • Development Director

Duble, Troy • Assistant Regional Director

of Advancement

Dupree, Corey • Physical Plant Clerk

Entrekin, Jonathan • Resident Director -

Carter Hall

Entrekin, Suzi

Erickson, Lora • Admissions Coordinator

Faulk, Brent • Assistant Regional Director

of Advancement

Garrison, Virginia • Quest Portfolio/

Admissions Counselor

Gauthier, Arthur • B.E.S.T. Maintenance

Mechanic

Golden, Eugene • Physical Plant

Administrative Assistant

Goldsmith, James • Painter

Goodman, Leda • Regional Director of

Advancement

Green, Artie • Supervisor of B.E.S.T.

Green, Susan • Student Development

Administrative Assistant

Griggs, Herman • Preventive Maintenance

Specialist

Griggs, Shari • Assistant Director of

Career Development Office

Gulick, Kathleen • Resident Director -

Founders

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Hardie, Michael • Director of Experiential

Studies

Hays, Carolyn • Student Financial

Planning Coordinator

Hays, Kimberlee • Quest Clerk/

Administrative Secretary for Academic

Administration

Higgins, Bill • Electrician

Hilger, Eddy • Assistant Regional Director

of Admissions

Milliard, Henry • Supervisor of

Maintenance & Operations Administration

Huff, Kent • Lead Equipment/

Groundskeeper

Huffine, Margret • Quest Administrative

Assistant

Hunter, Dorothy • Director of Purchasing
Hutchinson, Travis • Custodian -
Founders Hall

Lee, Dale • Director of Physical Plant
Little, Phil • HVAC/Electrical Assistant

Lynch, Larry • Maintenance Mechanic

Lynch, Paula • Admissions Office

Manager

Lyon, Craig • College Hostess

Magnuson, David • Purchasing Assistant

Magnuson, Patricia • President's

Secretary

Michal, Barb • Director of Health

Services

Mininger, Lucas A. • Interim Regional

Director of Advancement

Moore, Ramona • Student Work Programs

Coodinator

Moore, Regina • Human Resources
Administrative Assistant
Oharek, Stephen • Maintenance Me-
chanic/Painter Assistant
Page, Christine • Director of Human
Resources

Pierce, Carol • Quest Administrative
Secretary

Staff
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Faculty

Free time,

aim Oxymoron?

Time outside of

Covenant is spent

in a plethora of

ways.

They garden, golf, repair auto
mobiles, play with their chil-
dren, build houses, sing in choirs,
sing with the opera chorus,
square dance, ballroom dance,
hike, cook, read, attend the sym-
phony, attend Lookouts games,
attend Covenant athletic events,
attend their children's athletic
events, go to movies, go to plays,
play organ and piano at local
churches, take care of aging par-
ents, watch TV, paint, preach,
teach Sunday School, visit rela-

tives, travel to foreign countries,
nap, sip coffee at Greyfriars, shop.
Their interests are so diverse that I
students might see them almost
anywhere doing almost any-
thing — anything "moral" that is.
Getting to know a faculty mem-
ber always involves surprise. Stu-
dents just see us as teachers (that ;
is, after all, our calling). But ev-j
ery faculty member has some avo-
cation that students couldn't pre-
dict if they only know us in our
classes.

Pinner, Cathy • Assistant Supervisor of

B.E.S.T.

Pinner, Harry • Director of Planning

Politano, Herb • Director of Auxiliary

Enterprises

Redpath, Kimberly • Library Technical

Assistant-C

Redpath, Scot • Painter Assistant

Richmond, Robert • Director of

Technology Systems

Riggs, Toby • Field Tender

Row, Jill • Records Office Assistant

(Quest)

Rowe, Marshall • Regional Director of

Advancment/Alumni Director

Salley, Stephanie • Assistant to the Vice

President for Development/ Administration

Saville, Michelle • Self-Study Secretary

Scott, Beverly • Office Services Clerk

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Lidies and Gentlemen. Dr. Krabbendam
ndures the African heat with Bishop Kauma
of Uganda. The mission trip brought Dr.
Krabbendam to the pulpit of the largest cathe-
dral in the City Of Kampala. Photo by Ugandan by-
stander

Man with the smooth hands. An in-
tegral part of the Joe Stevens Band, Artie
Green confidently assumes his position behind
the drums. The band, comprised of a mixture of
students and staff, remained a coffeehouse fa-
vorite. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Settle, Keeta • Chaplain Secretary

Smialek, Tami • Assistant Athletic

Director/Sports Information Director

Stanton, Joan • Academic Affairs/

Institutional Research Administrative

Assistant

Stevens, Henry • Assistant Carpenter

Stevens, Kathleen • Library Technical

Assistant

Stewart, Margaret • Quest Financial

Planning Assistant

Surgick, Catherine • Student Financial

Planning Aid Assistant

Taylor, David • Athletic Field

Groundskeeper

Veal, Robert • HVAC Mechanic
Vos, Matthew • Quest Program Recruiter/
Portfolio Admission Counselor
Wieldraayer, Glen • Carpenter
Williamson, Cindy • Records Office
Administrative Assistant

Staff
167

Sandra Barker

A Valentine for Sandra

(Cinquain written bi\ 'Dr. 'Barker in 1981)

Marriage

Completion

Satisfaction

Complementation

"Enough

Sandra Barker, a lively, gregarious woman, grew up in St.
Louis, Missouri. She was a student at Shelton College and
Covenant College, when Covenant was in St. Louis. She also
took courses at Washington University in St. Louis. She worked
as a children's librarian and was a mem-
ber at Covenant Presbyterian Church,
where she met Nick Barker. She and Nick
Barker were married on July 25, 1959.
They moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota
and while there they had their two older
children. In February of 1 996 they moved
their family to Lookout Mountain and
added two more children to their quiver.
After their youngest children began
school, Sandra Barker started working at
Covenant College. Dr. Barker recalls that
she worked in various departments for the
college, such as the Tuck Shoppe, the
switchboard, and the summer conference
program. By 1982, she had the position
of Library Technical Assistant for Kresge
Memorial Library, which she held for the
following fourteen years. All four of the

Dr. and Mrs. Barker had the privilege of
being the Lord and Lady of the Manor at
Madrigals in 1990.

Barker children are Covenant graduates and Mrs. Barker liv
to see all four married. Mrs. Barker had three grandchildr
whom she doted on. Dr. and Mrs. Barker were and current
are members of Reformed Presbyterian Church. Dr. Bark
said, "In a way, talking about her, I car
help talking about myself." He said tf
in reference to the Schmidts, the Dubk
and Sandra and him, starting the Thi
Street Sunday School, which is nc
New City Fellowship Church. Sad;
in December of 1996, the Barke
learned that Sandra had acquired a my
terious and fatal disease. On April 2
1997, exactly sixty and a half years
ter her birth, Sandra Barker passed awt
Sandra Barker made an impression i
Covenant College, and she lives on
the hearts and minds of the people wl
knew and loved her. Most importantl
Sandra has not left us permanently. H
residence has just been changed. H
new location is with her heavenly F
ther.

By Rachel DeVries

Dr. and Mrs. Barker with grandson, Graham, at his baptism.

§andra Barker
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The Barker Family (left to right): Dr. Barker, Mrs. Barker, and
their children Sally, Ned, Jennifer, and Nancy.

By Dr. Daphne Haddad

£>r. haddad adds a neuu dimension to
the "Education Department of Covenant

Daphne Wharton Haddad's parents were married in England
in April, 1940. Three days after their wedding, her father was
shipped to North Africa with the British Eighth Army and did
not return until almost five years later. Meanwhile, her mother
performed top secret secretarial work in London, working
through frequent bombing raids.

She grew up in postwar England with memories of ration
books and hard times. She became a
Christian at age sixteen while in high
school, and attended Birmingham
University, where she earned a B.A.
with First Class Honors in Theology
and an M.A. in Islamic Studies. She
continued her studies in Lahore, Pa-
kistan, and at the Institute of Islamic
Studies at McGill University in
Montreal.

In 1969, she married Roger
Haddad, a Syrian immigrant to
Canada who was born in the Sudan,
and she dropped out of school the fol-
lowing year when their daughter,
Maryam, was born in Montreal. Son
Matthew followed a year later. In
1974, the family moved to Mexico,
where Roger worked with a Mexican
textile company, and Daphne taught
introductory Biblical Hebrew in a
seminary and English at the British
Cultural Institute.

In 1978, the family moved to Sa-
lem, New Hampshire. When she went to enroll her children in

a new Christian school at her church and volunteer her services
as an aide, she found herself hired as a teacher - with not a
single course in education on her resume. Twelve years later,
after a move to South Carolina, she was still teaching in Chris-
tian schools and had completed two masters degrees in educa-
tion.

In 1990, she began work on a Ph.D. in Social Foundations of
Education at the University of
South Carolina. Her dissertation
topic was multicultural educa-
tion, and she graduated in De-
cember 1995. At that time, she
was teaching in a public middle
school just outside Atlanta and
had met Steve Kaufmann from
Covenant's education depart-
ment. Dr. Kaufmann introduced
her to Covenant College, and
she began teaching here in the
fall of 1996.

She is thankful to God for
leading her to Covenant and for
giving her the opportunity to
continue learning and evaluat-
ing past experiences and educa-
tion in the light of Scripture. She
hopes to be useful to students
preparing for a teaching career
and to contribute to the core pro-
gram of the college.

Whatzit!

Dr. Haddad tentatively stands beside the 1 996 Summer Olympics mas-
cot affectionately named Whatzit. The Olympic games, held in Atlanta,
relied on the services of numerous volunteers in order to ensure smooth

Operation Of Various events. Photo by Roger Haddad

Dr. Haddad
169

Surprised by the sweet sound of singing voices... Herman and Shari
Griggs are serenaded by B.A.S.I.C. singer June Webb. Photo by

Jennifer Shaw

"All for Jesus, All for Jesus.." Dr. Schaeffers, Dr. Monroe, Dr. Hall,
and Rodney Miller dedicate a new year to the glory of God. Photo by

Andy Montgomery

"Joy to the world..." Dr. Dan MacDougall brings the good tidings of
Christmas to all at the Founders Christmas Party. Photo by Theo Kim

Food for the body, food for the mind... Bob Harbert, Dr. Wildeman,
Dr. Voskuil, and Dr. Morton converse over lunch in the Great Hall.

Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Faculty/Staff Candids

Resting their fancy feet from ballroom dancing, Harry and Cathy Pinner
relax at a basketball game with Dot Hunter. Photo by Nancy Young

Rock on wich yo bad self... Joe Stephens displays his awesome talent

at Stoplight Cafe. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

Teaching the finer points of English composition, Dr. Foreman helps Shan-
non Dager. Photo by Connon Kirby

Faculty/Staff Candids
171

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SECTION COMPILED BY MARLAIN LIGGETT
ARTICLE BY LEIGH ANNE ROBINSON

It is a reflection of
our dependence upon tra
dition that there is an adver-
tising section in the Tartan.
Businesses use this opportu-
nity to make themselves known
to students and faculty. Parents
may also recognize seniors for
what they have achieved at
Covenant. These investments
in advertising help defray
(some of) the costs of produc-

ng a (high-quality)
yearbook.
Transition is found in the con-
tinuous turnover of advertisers
year after year. New busi-
nesses place ads and others
discontinue. This also applies
to parents. Students come and
go. Seniors graduate. Both
tradition and transition
are essential parts of the
advertising section.

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Gina, we love

you - always

have, always

will.

Mom and Dad

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A cool, calm one,
Full of fun;
"Dubees" for short,
A good sport;
Speaks her mind,
Really kind;
After God's own heart,
Right from the start.

We're truly proud of you.
Dad, Mom & Julie

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Dear Matthew,
The Lord has blessed
you with many abili-
ties and you have used
those gifts well. We
are so proud of you!
Love, Mom & Dad

Kristin L. Fiol

Kristin, Congratula-
tions on completing
your bachelor's de-
gree! You have worked
hard and sacrificed
much to reach this
goal. I love you and
rejoice with you!
Love, Mom
Lamentations 3:22-24

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"I have no greater joy
than this, to hear that
my children are walking
in the truth." Ill John 4.
Your life has been an
encouragement to us as
we have watched God
work in you.

Amy: "Beloved of
the Lord."
Amy: Precious
Blessing to your
family. God keep
and guide you and
your Scott always.
All our love - Mom,
Dad, Heather, Linda,
Scott, Keith.

Victoria J. Brown

"Saddle up your horses! We've got a
trail to blaze..." - Rejoicing in God's
work in you. May you always keep
your zest for life through Him.
Love, Mom, Mike and Granddaddy

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Flowers appear on the earth...
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"I have no greater joy
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We love you.
Mom & Dad

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How we thank the Lord
for you, for all your
accomplishments, your
faithfulness to Him, and
your joyous embrace of
ife. You have blessed us,
inspired us, and made us
so proud. Ephesians 1:18
Love always,
Mom & Daddy

Naomi Shalom Raines

Naomi Shalom =
"Pleasant Peace"
"We have no greater joy
than to hear that our
children walk in truth."
Ill John 4.

We love you - We're
proud of you - Keep up
the good work.
Love, Mom & Dad

Raymond Hellings

"He does not delight in
the strength of the
horse... the Lord takes
pleasure in those who
fear Him, in those who
hope in His mercy."
May your future reflect
your love and service
to God.
Love, Mom & Dad

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Alanda Meyer

Proverbs 31: 29 & 30 "God is our
refuge and strength, a very present
help in trouble. Therefore we will not
fear, though even the earth be
moved..." Ps. 46: 1 & 2
Alanda, you give us joy! Mom & Dad

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"...Continue in what you
have learned and have
become convinced
of... from infancy you
have known the holy
Scriptures, which are
able to make you wise
for salvation.."
II Tim. 3:14, 15
Love, Mom, Dad,
Dave & Amy

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Susan Marie Frazier

As you graduate, we pray that God will
guide and make your paths straight. We
are so proud of your hard work and of the
wonderful woman you've become.
Love, Dad & Mom
Deut. 28:1-8

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Child, Christ is the life. None other framed
the world as He. As mysteries your mind
discovers, let not one be disregarded nor
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Rachel Wanaselja

Dear Rachel,
You will always be
our precious little
lamb. Congratula-
tions. We love you.
Mom & Dad

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"As you come down
from the mountain, may
you, like Moses, reflect
the glory of your
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Kate Peters

We love and are
blessed by "a child
known by her
deeds. ..what she does
is pure and right."
Mom & Dad

Cara Dolenz

Cara, dear daughter,
precious friend, you are
a constant joy filling ou
hearts with love, thanks
giving and pride. Con-
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Congratulations, Sarah!
Our hearts overflow
with gratitude to God.
He has upheld you by
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guided you with His
counsel. We celebrate
this wonderful occa-
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Congratulations, Feather! I love you so much, Juler.

Hey, Sis! Congrats and lots of love, Laura

Spark plug, keep alight! Dad

Hey, Heath - you made it! Congratulations! Love, Mom (Phil. 1:3)

Nathan M. Carlson

Congratulations to "Daddy's little preacher-boy"!
We thank our Lord for such a covenant son!
Isaiah 33:6 Love, Dad, Mom, and all your brothers
and sisters

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Make some wishes,
Cut the cake;
Loaves and fishes,
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To Casey, with booming hearts filled with love & pride;
Dad, Mom, Philip and Molly Matt. 5:16

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Our prayers go with you as you graduate.

As you trust in the Lord,

May you enjoy safe pastures.
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Congratulations to the class
of '97! "In all things Christ
pre-eminent..."

From the '97 Tartan Editors

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Tartan Yearbook would like to thank the following people whose contributions to the book
were outstanding:

Jill Mullins, Student Life Section Editor

Your creativity and eye for layouts helped bring this section alive.
Esther Potoshnick, Organizations Section Editor

Esther, your faithfulness and diligence with all aspects of the publication- cropping, labeling
pictures with stickers, captions, headlines, editing, typing, copy, etc.- has helped to make this
book a reality.

Kimberly Moore, Residence Life Section Editor

Kimberly, I don't think that you had any idea what an endeavor you were undertaking with this
section. 21 RAs and halls, 100 captions, and 25 articles, combined with all the hours you
poured into this section resulted in a section, very well done.
Robert Uthlaut, Sports Section Editor

Robert, thank you for your willingness to do whatever needed to be done, often it was the
mundane of typing copy or editing, but your servant's attitude was such an inspiration.
Josh Hinman, Sports Section Editor

Josh, thanks for coming on board in the middle of the project. The additional time, creativity,
energy, and willingness made a difference.
Janneke Counts, Undergraduate Section Editor

Janneke, your willingness, to do whatever needed to be done, whenever and your reliabilty were
overwhelming.

Kim Collins, Senior Section Editor

Kim, your persistant efforts to track down every senior and all their information and pictures
has made for a very thorough, complete section. Also, your contribution in every other area was
invaluable.

Rachel DeVries, Faculty Section Editor

Thank you, Rachel, for your dedication and perseverance not only with your own section, but
with all the headlines and captions you contributed.
Marlain Liggett, Advertising Section Editor

Thank you, Marlain, for pressing on until you came up with the $5,000 in ads that was necessary.
The Student Senate and Matt Lindley deserve a thank you for their consideration to the Tartan
and its needs. Without them, the quality of the book would suffer.

Bill Stoess, the Walsworth representative, went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that
the production of the book was a success. Bill's consultation, dedication, and work ethic pro-
vided the staff and editor with the moral support needed to successfully complete the book.
The staff would like to thank Jennifer Shaw, Andy Montgomery, and Canon Kirby who spent
endless amounts of time attending events to capture the perfect picture.

The staff would like to thank all of the individuals who contributed to this book: Jenny Johnson,
Lindsay Davis, Teresa White, Summer Ray, Atigie Vasta, Sarai Ussery-Perez, Gulia Narlieva,
Blessing Oguntebi, Jenny LoPiccolo, Mandy Viverette, Scharlie Frame, Jana Levi, John Ohanian,
Tim Marshall, Brian Carlisle, Frances Jordan, Ryan Steinbrecher, Rebecca Bomer, Joanna
Hastings, Jennifer Bajuelo, Heather Erickson, and to all those not mentioned.
Last, but not least, the editor would like to personally thank her family, friends, roommates and
4th Central 'for the encouragement and support needed to accomplish this project.
The editors also recognize that none of this would have been possible apart from the strength
and abilities given to us by the Lord.

Closin
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Tartan Editors: (clockwise] Josh Hinman, Janneke Counts, Jill Mullins, Rachel
DeVries, Kimberly Moore, Debbie Marshall, Robert Uthlaut, Kim Collins,
Marlain Liggett, Esther Potoshnick, Frances Jordan

Help! I need a caption. Kim Collins and Jill Mullins study the pictures in an
effort to descriptively capture the action in a caption. With over 450 captions in
the 97 Tartan, many hours were spent mulling over the perfect words to write

Creative and original Captions. Photo by Esther Potoshnick

All the hard work pays off. As the faces of Rachel Altork and Candace Thole
show utter appreciation, excitement, and enjoyment to receive their new year-
book. As the years go by, the collection of yearbooks grow to show time well
spent at a school incomparable to any other. Photo by Jennifer Shaw

The headlines sum it up. Jenny Johnson types in headlines, captions, articles,
names, subheadlines, and page folios, and Robert Uthlaut works with the lay-
outs. Part of the challenge of producing a renowned yearbook is presenting

annual events in a new light. Photo by Esther Potoshnick

A picture is worth a thousand words. Jenny LoPiccolo, Esther Potoshnick,
Jill Mullins, Kim Collins, Marlain Liggett, and Robert Uthlaut tediously identify,
crop, and number hundreds of pictures. Many steps are involved, from the
initial idea for a picture to the final publication. Photo by Debbie Marshall

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Traditions

"Trart*ifci©tf

1997 Tartan

Colophon

Volume 30 of the Covenant College Tartan Yearbook was printed by Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, Missouri.

The publishing company representative was Bill Stoess. The book was entirely student produced by a staff of eleven using

Aldus PageMaker 5.0 and Microsoft Word 4.0.

The cover of the Tartan is Gloss Laminate with brass dies, 4 color process, metallic ink, and silk screen title.

The endsheets are white endleaf stock.

The 9X12 paper for the 190 pages is 80 pound Monarch Gloss and smyth sewn.

The book contains 22 pages of color, two flats and six divider pages.

All captions are in Eurostile 2, Eurostile Bold, and Eurostile Demioblique font. Fonts used on the cover and division pages are

Remedy Double, Helvetica, and Garamond Narrow. Fonts used in the Student Life Section include Garnet, Remedy Double,

Garamond Narrow, Zapf Chancery, Palatino, and Times. In the Residence Life Section Old English Text, Remedy Double,

Times, and Garamond Narrow were used. The Organizations Section included Garnet, Eurostile 2, and Remedy Double. The

Sports Section used Times, Helvetica Black, and Remedy Double. In the Senior Section Times, Palatino, Eurostile 2, Helvetica

Narrow, Eurostile Demi, and Caslon were used. The Undergraduate Section included Times, Garamond Narrow, Delphian,

Garnet, Eurostile 2, Caslon, Eurostile Demi, and Helvetica Narrow. In the Faculty Section Delphian, Times, Garamond Narrow,

Korinna, Zapf Chancery, Remedy Double, Eurostile Bold, Garnet, Palatino, Helvetica Narrow, Eurostile Demi, and Caslon

were used. The Advertising Section included Swing, Remedy Double, Times, and Garamond Semibold.

Candid photographs were taken by staff photographers with Kodak 100, 400, and 1600, and printed on Kodak paper.

The Tartan is a division of the Covenant College Publications Committee.

The Tartan yearbook operates from the Publications Office in Carter Hall at Covenant College, 14049 Scenic Highway,

Lookout Mountain, Georgia 30750. Telephone (706) 820-1560 Ext. 1375.

Breaking new ground. Student Mandy Brown, student Stephen Scott, Associate Dean of Students Barb Schreur, Chairman of
the Board Joel Belz, student Jenny LoPiccolo, Former President's wife Mrs. Colin Schmidt, President Frank Brock, Hugh 0.
Maclellan turn over a new leaf which will enable more students to continue the tradition of a reformed, Christ pre-eminent
education. The Hugh 0. Maclellan Residence Hall will provide space for an additional 80? students, students who will bring new
ideas and growth to a reformed, reforming academic community. Photo by o.c. Dreger

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